Parliment - ANSWERSThe king having to consult with a group of cheif nobles and the common people, this was to advice the king on his polices and laws.
Terra Nullius - ANSWERSIf the land had no Inhibitors or it was held to be so, than the land belonged to no one.
Federal system. - ANSWERSThe K...
Australian legal system Questions &
Answers
Parliment - ANSWERSThe king having to consult with a group of cheif nobles and the
common people, this was to advice the king on his polices and laws.
Terra Nullius - ANSWERSIf the land had no Inhibitors or it was held to be so, than the
land belonged to no one.
Federal system. - ANSWERSThe King was the highest authority and everyone,
including subjects and lords, owed allegiance to the king. Even today, all crimes, even
though made against an individual are seen as a crime against the state.
Seperation of powers - ANSWERSPreserving the rule of law and prevent corruption and
arbitrary use of power.
1. Make and change law:
~The king (represented by GG).
~The Senate.
~The House of Representatives.
2. Put law into action.
~The King (GG).
~The Prime Minister.
~Ministers.
3.Make judgements about law.
~High court of Australia.
~Federal courts.
Parliment of Australia. - ANSWERSThe King & Governor-General + Senate + House of
Representatives = Parliament of Australia.
GG (represents the King): Represents head of state and has three main types of duties,
constitutional, statutory, and formal ceremonial social duties.
Senate: There are 76 senates, 12 from each state. Is designed to balance the rights of
smaller states with larger ones.
House of Representatives: People from every state vote in electorates for members of
the HOR.
Prime Minister. - ANSWERSHas majority in the House of Representatives, keeping their
position by staying a member of parliament.
Ministers. - ANSWERSMinister come from the House of Representatives or Senate,
Includes the Prime Minister, The treasurer etc.
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