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Y7 - Civics Revision

2021 Ms Nahas

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What does Royal Assent refer to? When the Governor-General gives approval to a bill
The Queen is represented by who in the Commonwealth (federal) Parliament? The Governor-General
What are the three levels of government? Local / State / Federal
What is the process that changes or amends the Constitution called? Referendum
When a majority of the states AND a majority of Australia vote YES to change the Constitution, this is known as... A Double Majority
Provide one element of a fair trial. Having legal representation (lawyer) Both sides presenting their evidence and facts Being considered innocent until proven guilty (Presumption of Innocence) Having a jury sit on your trial
Who's responsibility is it to start a criminal case in court? The Prosecution
What is the name of the Lower House of Commonwealth Parliament called? The House of Representatives
What is the name of the Upper House of Commonwealth Parliament called? The Senate
How many members sit in the Upper House of Commonwealth Parliament? 76
How many members sit in the Lower House of Commonwealth Parliament? 150
What colour is associated with the Lower House of Commonwealth Parliament? Green
What colour is associated with the Upper House of Commonwealth Parliament? Red
What does Bicameral System of Parliament mean? The system of having TWO houses/chambers
In what 3 categories do we separate powers given within our legal system? Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The power to make laws is known as the ? Legislative Power
The power give to courts to apply the laws are known as? Judicial Power
Powers given to certain departments to carry out and manage the law are known as? Executive Powers
Which court is situated at the top of the Victorian Court Hierarchy? The High Court
Which court is situated at the bottom of the Victorian Court Hierarchy? The Magistrates' Court
In what year did Australia become a federation? 1901
What are the two types/areas of law? Criminal Law Civil Law
Which court hears the most serious crimes? The Supreme Court
The rule that all person's accused of committing a crime, must be considered innocent until they a re proven guilty in a court of law, is known as what? The Presumption of Innocence
Legal Rules are also known as ____________, are set by ___________ and apply to ____________. laws, parliament (government authority), everyone.
The political party that wins the most seats in the lower house holds law-making power as they form what? Government
In which house of parliament is government formed? Lower House of parliament
The leader of the Commonwealth Parliament is known as the? Prime Minister
The leader of the State Parliament is known as the? Premier
The lowest court in the Victorian Court Hierarchy is the? Magistrates' Court
The court that hears the most serious criminal cases is the? Supreme Court
This key court room personnel is responsible for representing a person accused of committing a crime. Lawyer or Solicitor
This key court room personnel is responsible for representing the state or police in a criminal case. Prosecutor / prosecution
This area of law deals with legal disputes regarding the violation of rights, between individual or groups. Civil Law
This area of law deals with acts or omissions that harm society and are punishable by law. Criminal Law
In Australia, the accused is presumed innocent until they have been proven guilty by the prosecution, in a court of law. This is known as? The Presumption of Innocence.
Having a jury, an unbiased/fair judge and a right to have legal representation (a lawyer to help you in court) are all ways to ensure what is achieved in court? A fair trial
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