How laws are made

What is a major source of law in Australia besides the courts?

• The President

• Parliament

• The Prime Minister

• Local Businesses

What types of cases do courts decide?

• Civil or Criminal

• Educational or Financial

• Corporate or Environmental

• Medical or Ethical

Which court is at the bottom of the hierarchy in Victoria?

• Supreme Court

• County Court

• Magistrate's Court

• High Court

What can the High Court of Australia decide on?

• Only federal law

• Only international law

• Only state law

• State, territory, and federal law

What is the role of tribunals in the legal system?

• To impose criminal sentences

• To elect judicial officials

• To handle specific areas of law in a less formal setting

• To oversee parliamentary decisions

What is required for a court decision to be appealed?

• Media influence

• Public demand

• A mistake of law

• Disagreement with the decision

Which court case is known for interpreting a phrase from section 51 of the Constitution?

• The Brisbane Schools Case

• The Melbourne Markets Case

• The Tasmanian Dams Case

• The Sydney Opera House Case

What does the Family Law Act state about separation?

• Couples must be married for at least 10 years

• Couples must have children to be considered separated

• Couples can be considered separated even if living in the same house

• Couples must live in different states