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31 Cards in this Set
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Social Cohesion |
The willingness of members of society to cooperate with each other in order to survive and prosper |
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KCASE |
Known, clear and understood, attitude and values, stable, enforceable |
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What is Lower House in state? |
Legislative Assembly |
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How many members in the Legislative Assembly? |
88 |
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What is court made law? |
Common Law |
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Court Hierarchy |
high court, court of appeal, supreme court, county court, magistrates court |
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abrogation |
Parliament overrides common law set by courts |
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Principles of Justice |
fairness, equality, access |
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What is federal lower house? |
House of Representatives |
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What is federal upper house? |
Senate |
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What is upper house in state? |
Legislative Council |
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How many members in the Senate? |
76 |
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Members in the legislative council? |
40 |
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How many members are in the House of Representatives? |
150 |
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How many years in house of representatives? |
3 |
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How many years in legislative assembly and legislative council? |
4 |
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How many years in the senate? |
6 |
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Leader of government in house of representatives |
Prime minister |
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Leader of government in legislative assembly |
Premier |
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Queens representative in the senate |
Governor General |
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Queens representative in legislative council |
Governor |
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Role of the Crown |
Grant royal assent swear in parliament call an election |
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Role of the Upper House |
Represent states Scrutinize government Debate, amend and pass bills |
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Role of the Lower House |
Form government introduce bills represent electorates |
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What is parliament made law? |
Statute |
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Specialisation |
Courts develop expertise in hearing certain types of cases many times. |
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Reasons for a court hierarchy |
specialization appeals administrative convenience |
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appeal |
An application put by courts so a higher court can review the decision. |
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Administrative convenience |
Courts run effectively and efficiently without delay |
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statutory interpretation |
When courts interpret statues and form precedent |
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Codification |
Parliament reinforces and establishes common law set by courts |
