2.1 Laws and the Australian Legal System

What is the purpose of laws and rules according to the Australian legal system?

• Create anarchy across society

• To have society operating more cohesively

• To protect freedom of speech as far as possible

• To maintain unquestioning compliance in society

Which of the following is true about non-legal rules?

• Non-legal rules apply to everyone

• Non-legal rules are enforced by courts

• Non-legal rules are civil laws

• Non-legal rules may only apply in certain settings

Which court is at the top of the Federal Court hierarchy in Australia?

• A) Federal Court

• B) High Court of Australia

• C) Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following is a fact about the Commonwealth Parliament of Australia?

• It is the oldest parliament in the world.

• It consists of the Queen, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.

• It meets once every two years.

• It has more than 1000 members.

Access the parliament of Victoria’s website. Which political party is in government?

• Liberal Party

• Labor Party

• Greens

• National Party

What are acts?

• Laws passed by a legislative body

• A type of performance art

• A section of a play

• A spontaneous action

Which of the following would NOT be found in a Magistrate's Court?

• Judge

• Prosecution

• Clerk

• Public access

Answer explanation

In this court there is a magistrate rather than a judge, who plays a similar role.

What are the two houses of parliament in Australia called?

• The House of Commons and the House of Lords

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The National Assembly and the Senate

• The Chamber of Deputies and the Senate