WorksheetsIntroduction to Australian Law
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What are the two sides of Australian Law?
Fair and Unfair
Criminal and Civil
The right side and the wrong side
Judicial and Legislative
A crime is...
Fun
An act that harms society and is punishable by the state
Doing something that affects someone's mental state
An act of defiance against others
Criminal charges are laid by
The prime minister
The Police
The Department of Defence
The Department of Public Persecutions
A person charged with a criminal offence is called the...
Persecutor
Coroner
Defendant
Lawyer
Criminal law is the law that
Sends you to jail
Makes you a legend
Gets you into trouble with your parents
Gives you money if you win the case
Actions included under criminal law include:
Only monetary damages to people and businesses
Violent actions against other people, theft and destruction of property
Only physical damages to people and property
Actions against animals
Dangerous driving is charged under
Civil law
Criminal Law
Neither
Both
Civil Law covers Family law, Negligence, Contract law, Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Employment, Tax and Intellectual Property.
True
False
The Person or Company who bring the proceedings is called the
Defendant
Plaintiff
Opposition
Applicant
The person a claim is brought against is called the
Defendant
Applicant
Plaintiff
Respondent
What factors determine what court or tribunal you will commence court proceedings in?
Type of Law
Nature of Claim
Value of Claim
Level of Criminality
If a plaintiff seeks an injunction that is...
A lunch break from court proceedings
An order to stop someone from doing something
A pause on proceedings
The high court has 2 jurisdictions. They are:
Appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals from the state and territory courts
Exclusive jurisdiction to interpret the constitution of Australia
Family Court jurisdiction for matters of divorce and family law
Civil Enterprise jurisdiction
What is the highest court in Australia?
Federal Court of Importance
Supreme Court
Family Court
High Court of Australia
