Prelim Legal Revision

Which of the following refers to the source of law that is shaped by judicial decisions?

• Court law

• Statute law

• Common law

• Customary law

Legislation is created by which of the following?

• United Nations

• Parliament

• Courts

• Police

What is the difference between a civil trial and a criminal trial?

• The standard of proof

• The rules of evidence

• Whether there is a jury

• Whether there is a closed court

Which of the following describes legislation made by a subordinate body, such as a Local Council?

• Statutory enactments

• Delegated legislation

• Secondary legislation

• Transferred legislation

North Korea suspends free elections and introduces military law. What type of government structure does this represent?

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Tyranny

• Utopian

Which of the following is not an example of public law?

• Property law

• Criminal law

• Constitutional law

• Administrative law

Which of the following is an example of customary law?

• Kinship rules

• Mabo v Queensland No. 2

• The Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)

• International human rights treaties

Which of the following dispute resolution mechanisms allows for an enforceable judgement?

• Conciliation

• Counselling

• Arbitration

• Mediation

What is the source of Commonwealth government authority to enter into a treaty with another nation?

• Parliament

• The judiciary

• The Constitution

• International law

Everyone must obey the law and no-one is above the law. What concept does this refer to?

• Democracy

• The rule of law

• The separation of powers

• Parliamentary sovereignty