Introduction to Legal Studies Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the law

• Protect our rights & freedoms

• Maintain order in society

• Resolve disputes

• To reflect the values of all individuals within society

• Set standards for acceptable behaviour

Who makes laws?

• Parents & guardians

• Schools

• Government

• Sports clubs

Australia is a "democracy". What does that mean?

• The government is chosen by the "upper class"

• All citizens vote for who they want to form government

• The power to govern is held by a select few people

• A royal family holds the power of government

Which of the follows DOES NOT take place within Parliament?

• Laws are made & changed

• Government is formed

• Judgments are made on the law

• Laws are debated

TRUE or FALSE: Each state has its own parliament located in its capital city?

• True

• False

How many houses are there within Federal Parliament?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 10

TRUE or FALSE: The government is split into 3 different arms?

• TRUE

• FALSE

How many levels of government is there in Australia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

The "division of powers" sets out:

• The areas of law-making held by the Federal & State government: Exclusive, Concurrent & Residual

• The 3 different levels of government: Federal, State & Local

• The 3 arms of government and the unique power that they each have: : Legislative, Executive & Judiciary

Exclusive powers are held by:

• Federal government only

• State governments only

• Both Federal & State governments