Legal Studies

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Colonies & Courts
Australian colonies
1  cards
Factors affecting how laws are made in Australia.
The westminster system,
Bicameral,
Nationally
4  cards
Why did the colonies join together?
Fear of invasion defense,
Interstate trade free trade,
Inconsistent laws
5  cards
What is the Constitution and how was it created?
Constitution,
Constitutional convention,
Lengthy negotiations
5  cards
What did the Constitution do?
Constitution,
01,
02
7  cards
What is the separation of powers?
Separation of powers,
Legislative power,
Judicial power
3  cards
The supremacy of Parliament
Point 1,
Point 2,
Point 3
4  cards
How can courts influence Parliament?
01,
02,
03
4  cards
Statutory interpretation
Statutory interpretation,
This situation occurs because
2  cards
The role of the Crown
How are they appointed,
Role of the crown,
What is the governor general mean...
6  cards
The Houses of Parliament: The House of Representatives
Members,
Election,
Australian citizen
6  cards
The responsibilities of the House of Representatives
Initiate and make laws,
Determine the government,
Provide responsible government by...
5  cards
The steps involved in passing a “bill”
1 introduction first reading,
2 second reading,
3 committee stage
4  cards
The Houses of Parliament: The Senate
Members,
Election,
Australian citizen
7  cards
The responsibilities of the Senate
Act as a house of review,
Act as a states house,
Further scrutiny of bills sent fr...
3  cards
Political Pressures
Political lobby groups,
Lobby group purpose,
Types of lobby groups
6  cards
CHANGING THE CONSTITUTION
Step 01,
Step 02,
Step 03
3  cards

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