Legal Studies Terminology

What is the legal obligation that requires individuals and organizations to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others?

• Constitution

• Duty of care

• Defamation

• Negligence

What outlines the rules by which Australia is governed? It outlines the rules which Australia is run.

• Parliament

• Constitution

• Legislation

• Judiciary

What is the act of making false statements about someone that damage their reputation? In Australia, laws protect individuals from having their reputation unfairly harmed by others.

• Negligence

• Defamation

• Amendment

• Justice

What occurs when someone fails to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person? In the Australian legal system, a person who suffers harm due to this can seek compensation.

• Defamation

• Negligence

• Justice

• Rights

What is a rule that must be followed by the people within society in Australia? In Australia, these are made by Parliament and by judges.

• A law

• A referendum

• An amendment

• A court

What is the legislative body of government in Australia? It consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

• The judiciary

• The Commonwealth

• Parliament

• A court

What refers to laws that have been made official by the Australian Parliament? It includes statutes, acts, and regulations.

• Rights

• Legislation

• Justice

• Constitution

What is the branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying the law in Australia? In Australia, it includes all the courts and judges who ensure laws are followed and disputes are resolved fairly.

• The judiciary

• Parliament

• The Commonwealth

• A court

What is a place where legal cases are heard and decided by a judge or jury?

• Parliament

• A court

• The Commonwealth

• A referendum

What is a vote by the electorate on a specific question, often relating to a change in the Constitution in Australia?

• An amendment

• A referendum

• Legislation

• Justice