Understanding Laws and Governance

What is the role of the Legislative arm of government in Australia?

• To manage public services

• To make and amend laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

What is the difference between rules and laws in Australian Society?

• Rules are absolutes that can not be altered, but laws apply in specific situations only.

• Rules are made by people and apply in specific situations. Laws are made by governments and apply to all people at all times.

• There is no difference between a rule and a law - they both protect social safety and public order.

• There is no difference between rules and laws- they are both only relevant if you want them to be.

What is the primary purpose of laws?

• To reflect moral, ethical, political, economic, social, and cultural influences

• To control the population strictly

• To benefit only the government

• To ensure economic growth

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective law?

• Laws must be clear

• Laws must be accepted by all citizens

• Laws must be written in language only trained professionals can understand.

• Laws must be applied fairly

What is the significance of the presumption of innocence in the rule of law pyramid?

• It protects the accused

• It condemns the accused

• It ignores the accused

• It punishes the accused

What is a characteristic of a democratic society like Australia?

• One group has absolute power.

• Citizens elect people to represent them in parliament.

• Citzens elect a Monarch to make decisions.

• Public order is maintained by the military.

When judges make decisions about issues

that arise in court it creates what type of law?

What is the power of the Judicial arm of government?

• Power to make and change law

• Power to put law into action

• Power to make judgments on law

• Power to enforce law

Which arm of government has the power to put law into action?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Federal

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fair trial?

• Trial by media

• Presumption of guilt

• Impartial judge

• Secret proceedings