Laws and Citizens

Why do we have laws? Select all correct answers.

• To protect people and their rights

• To control other countries

• To provide an acceptable code of behaviour

• To provide ways of settling disputes

What is one difference between legal rules (laws) and non-legal rules?

• Non-legal rules only have to be followed by certain people, whereas legal rules (laws) must be followed by everyone in society.

• Legal rules (laws) are created in Parliament, and non-legal rules are created by the courts.

Select all the bodies that are able to create laws in Australia.

• Parliaments (State and Federal)

• Banks

• Courts

• Statutory Authorities

Which body/authority is responsible for driving laws?

• Federal Parliament

• State Parliament

• Local Council

True or false; laws made by courts are referred to as 'common' or 'case' law.

• True

• False

Select all 'Rule of Law' principles:

• Freedom of speech

• Right to assemble

• Independence of the Judiciary

• Presumption of innocence

What is the highest court in Victoria?

True or false; criminal cases involve two private individuals fighting over their rights.

• True

• False

List two examples of indictable offences.

The prosecution and defence are involved in what type of case?

• Criminal

• Civil