Legal Studies Flashcard

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Which of the following is NOT a form of media that can impact the way Australian society perceives an issue?

• School media
• Social media
• Print media
• Television media

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School media

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The right of appeal is when...

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When someone asks a higher court to reconsider a decision made by a lower court.

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Is the Supreme Court the highest court in Australia?

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False

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a State Court? Children’s Court, Family Court, Magistrates’ Court, Coroners Court

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Family Court

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A Tort is...

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A civil wrong

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The Legislative Council is...

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The Upper House of Parliament in Victoria (Red) and acts as a house of review

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The Legislative Assembly is...

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The Lower House (green) and where government is formed

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A pluralistic society is...

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One that accepts and values diversity in its people, including their religious beliefs, social groups, values, and political powers

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the mixed government of Australia? Representative democracy, Absolute Monarchy, Federation of States, Separation of Powers

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Absolute Monarchy

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UNESCO stands for:

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, created in order to respond to the firm belief of nations, forged by two world wars in less than a generation, that political and economic agreements