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Types of Laws

Quiz by Tia Fisher

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20 questions
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  • Q1

    Which type of Law is made by Parliament

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    30s
  • Q2

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why we have laws in society

    To settle disputes

    To allow us to punish people who have done the wrong thing

    To protect people

    To ensure some groups of people have more rights than others

    30s
  • Q3

    Put the following steps in the correct order to show how a bill becomes a law

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    60s
  • Q4

    If common and statute law both exist but contradict, common law overrides statute law

    false
    true
    True or False
    20s
  • Q5

    A previous case or example that is used as a guide for making a decision when similar circumstances arise is known as

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    30s
  • Q6

    Judges must follow the decisions made by all courts above them in Australia

    false
    true
    True or False
    20s
  • Q7

    Which court would a murder trial be held in?

    Magistrates Court

    High Court

    Supreme Court

    District Court

    30s
  • Q8

    Which court would a shoplifting case be heard in?

    High Court

    Supreme Court

    Magistrates Court

    District Court

    30s
  • Q9

    Which court has the highest level of authority in Australia

    District Court

    Magistrates Court

    Supreme Court

    High Court

    30s
  • Q10

    One reason a judge might need to interpret a statute is because statute law is not clear about how individual cases should be dealt with

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q11

    What is the specialist court that deals with divorce, custody arrangements and property settlements?

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    30s
  • Q12

    What is the type of law that has been put in place to protect us from harm?

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    30s
  • Q13

    Which type of law deals with conflicts between a Plaintiff and a Defendant?

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    30s
  • Q14

    Who has the burden of proof in a Criminal Trial?

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    30s
  • Q15

    Is the standard of proof higher in a Criminal or a Civil case?

    Criminal

    Civil

    30s

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