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Australian Parliamentary System
Overview of the australian parlia...,
3 principles of the australian pa...,
Distinguish between the purpose o...
13
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Structure & Roles Of Australian Parliament
Commonwealth parliament structure,
The senate composition and structure,
Role of the senate
15
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The Role Of The House Of Representatives
6 roles,
Initiate and make laws,
Determine the government
7
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The Role Of The Crown
Who represents the crown in austr...,
Executive council,
Governor general responsibility
13
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The Functions Of Parliament
Parliament,
6 main functions of parliament,
Committees
9
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Representative Government
Representative government
1
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Responsible Government
Responsible government,
Ministerial accountability,
Responsible government public scr...
4
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Separation Of Powers
Separation of powers,
The constitution makes provision ...,
Combination of legislative power ...
7
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Influencing Legal Change
6 reasons why laws may need to ch...,
Community values shift force for ...,
Expectations of the legal system ...
25
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Legislative Process
Legislative process,
8 steps in the legislative process,
Legislative process step 3 second...
17
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Strenghts And Weaknesses Of Parliament As A Law Maker
5 strengths of parliament as a la...,
Abundance of powers strength,
Democratically elected
16
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AOS 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
Explain the role of the upper hou...,
A visitor to australia who is stu...,
Several important principles ensu...
10
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Effectiveness Of The Parliamentary System
Time for public debate,
Restrictions on parliament,
Laws should reflect society s values
4
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Formal Law Reform Bodies
Formal law reform bodies,
Vlrc,
The role of the vlrc
12
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Legislative Change Examples
Technology example,
Changes in social values example,
Protection of society
3
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Legislative Change Practice Questions
Discuss how laws help to promote ...,
Why is it vital to gain the suppo...
2
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VLRC Law Reform Process
Step 1,
Step 2,
Step 3
12
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AOS 1 EXAM QUESTIONS PART 2
4 marks explain two ways other th...,
Evaluate the effectiveness of pet...,
The victorian parliament is debat...
5
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Initiating Legislation
Parliamentary counsel,
The parliamentary counsels role i...,
Problems in drafting legislation
10
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Division Of Law Making Powers
Specific powers,
Exclusive powers,
Concurrent powers
14
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The Constitution And The Protection Of Rights
What does the constitution do,
What is a constitution,
Why was a central government need...
43
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The Referendum Process
Referendum,
How do referendums change the con...,
What was the effect of the 1967 r...
16
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The High Court And The Constitution
High court interpretation,
Implications of high court interp...,
Compare and contrast high court i...
25
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Changing The Constitution
3 ways in which the constitution ...,
Three ways in which the constitut...,
High court interpretation
4
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Factors Affecting A Referendums Likely Success
6 factors affecting a referendums...,
Double majority provision,
Timing
9
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Restriction On Law Making By Parliament
Restrictions on the commonwealth ...,
Residual powers restriction,
Restrictions on state parliaments
12
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Referral Of Powers
What types of powers can be refer...,
What section of the constitution ...,
Why do you think that the states ...
7
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Effectiveness Of Referendums
People s choice,
Conservative,
Thorough
8
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Practice Exam Questions AOS 2
Explain the difference between re...,
It is very difficult to change th...,
Distinguish between exclusive and...
17
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USA
Entrenched or statutory usa,
Types of rights protected,
Limitations usa
14
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Court Law and Precedent
The role of the courts and common...,
Two ways in which courts can make...,
Test cases
47
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Statutory Interpretation
Statutory interpretation,
Statutory interpretation example,
Statutory interpretation reasons ...
29
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Law Making Through The Courts And Relationship With Parliament
5 strengths of law making through...,
Quickly,
Gapfill
22
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AOS 3 EXAM QUESTIONS
Precedent relies on an existence ...,
To what extent are judges limited...,
Describe the law making process t...
9
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The Difference Between Criminal Cases And Civil Disputes
Criminal cases,
Parties to a criminal case,
3 types of criminal cases
16
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The Victorian Court System
Jurisdiction,
Original jurisdiction,
Appellate jurisdiction
11
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Magistrates Court
Magistrates court,
Structure,
Criminal jurisdiction
11
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County Court
County court,
Structure of the county court,
Criminal jurisdiction
10
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Supreme Court
Supreme court,
Structure of the supreme court,
Trial division
14
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Unit 4 Aos 1A Practice Questions
What court usually hears cases of...,
Would the legal system improve if...,
Using the magistrates court as an...
8
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VCAT
4 divisions of vcat,
Structure of vcat,
Role of vcat
7
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Evaluate Dispute Resolution
4 strengths of judicial determina...,
Doctrine of precedent,
Legal representation
30
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Methods Of Dispute Resolution
6 methods of dispute resolution,
Negotiation,
Mediation
22
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The Adversary System
Adversary system,
The role of the adversary system ...,
How the adversary system operates...
23
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Evaluation Of The Adversary System
Advantages of party control,
Advantages of the role of the judge,
Advantages of the burden and stan...
9
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The Inquisitorial System
Inquisitorial system,
The role of the parties,
The role of the judge
20
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COMPARISON OF ADVERSARY AND INQUISITORIAL SYSTEMS OF TRIAL
Role of the judge,
Rules of evidence and procedure,
Collection of evidence
10
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Possible Reforms To The Adverdary System
5 possible reforms,
Investigative role,
Problems with investigative role
10
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Jury System
Outline the role of the jury in b...,
Distinguish between a jury s role...,
Who is eligible for jury service
30
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Practice Questions UNIT 4
Compare the role of a criminal ju...
1
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Criminal Pre Trial Procedure
Crime,
Main difference between civil and...,
Elements of a crime
48
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Elements of effective legal system - civil
Fair and unbiased hearing,
Access,
Timely resolution
14
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Recent Changes, Reccomendations, Reforms And Problems
2 recent changes,
2 recommended reforms,
2 suggestions for change alternative
6
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Evaluation of the protection of rights of Australians by the Commonwealth Constitution
4 strengths and weaknesses of aus...,
Difficulty of change advantage,
Difficulty of change disadvantage
9
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Comparison of Dispute Resolution Methods
5 similarities between all methods,
Independent third party,
Attendance
12
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EVALUATION OF THE OPERATION OF COURTS AND VCAT
4 strengths of courts in resolvin...,
All types,
Specialised
20
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Elements of an effective legal system
Entitlement to a fair and unbiase...,
Effective access to the legal system,
Timely resolution of disputes
19
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Jury System Strengths and Weaknesses
3 strengths of the jury system,
Cross section strength,
General community strength
8
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Sugested Reforms/Alternatives to the Jury System
3 suggested reforms to trial by jury,
Give reasons,
Not proven
8
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SAC
Legal representation in the adver...,
Legal representation in the inqui...,
Compare the adversary system and ...
27
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Evaluation of pre trial procedures
2 strengths of bail,
Uphold rights bail strength,
Negative influences bail strength
18
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Criminal sanctions
Sanctions,
5 aims of criminal sanctions,
Punishment
18
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Civil Pre-Trial Procedure
Civl action,
Aim of a civil action,
Standard and burden of proof in a...
40
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Evaluation of civil pre-trial procedures
2 strengths of pleadings,
Provide information pleadings,
Worthwhile pleadings
18
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Civil Post Trial Procedure - Remedies
Remedy,
General purpose of remedies,
2 most common remedies
29
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Civil recent changes
1 recent change and 1 recommendat...,
Changes to the supreme court rule...,
Litigation funding and group proc...
3
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Purpose of pre trial
3 general purposes of civil pre t...,
Information general,
Preparation general
16
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