Question 1

The various arguments against trial by jury do not include:

Accepted Answer

Jurors being not easily persuaded by barristers is not typically an argument against trial by jury; rather, it could be seen as a positive aspect, indicating their independence and impartiality.

Question 2

Jury trials are available in certain courts.The use of a jury is intended to ensure the outcome of a trial is decided by a group of the defendant's peers.Juries are selected randomly from the electoral roll.Which of the following persons are not exempt from jury duty?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jury trials are available in certain courts.The...

Question 3

The power to make law at the Federal level of government is vested in:

Accepted Answer

The Federal Parliament is the legislative branch of the government in Australia, responsible for making and passing laws at the federal level.

Question 4

A Federal Bill does not become law until it receives the Royal Assent of the:

Accepted Answer

The Governor General represents the Queen in the Australian political system and has the power to grant Royal Assent to Federal Bills, giving them the force of law. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Question 5

According to section 58 of the Australian Constitution, a Bill that has been successfully passed by both Houses of Parliament is not law until it:

Accepted Answer

A Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament in Australia becomes law only after it receives the Royal Assent from the Governor-General, who is the Crown's representative.

Question 6

In the Federal Parliament the Crown is represented by the:

Accepted Answer

The Governor General represents the Crown in the Federal Parliament. The Governor General is appointed by the Queen of England and is the representative of the monarch in Canada. The Governor General's role is mostly ceremonial, but they have important constitutional duties, such as giving Royal Assent to bills passed by Parliament, and dissolving Parliament for a general election.

Question 7

If a State Act of Parliament does not mention its date of commencement, then according to the relevant State Interpretation Act it will commence:

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a State Act of Parliament does...

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning the High Court of Australia is not correct?

Accepted Answer

The statement "It does not exercise appellate jurisdiction" is not correct. The High Court of Australia is the final court of appeal in the Australian judicial system and exercises appellate jurisdiction over all other courts in Australia.

Question 9

The High Court of Australia was established by:

Accepted Answer

The High Court of Australia was established by Section 71 of the Australian Constitution, which provides for the creation of the High Court and other federal courts.

Question 10

A court is exercising 'appellate jurisdiction' when:

Accepted Answer

Appellate jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to review and decide on appeals from decisions made by lower courts.

Question 11

The phrase 'charging the jury' refers to:

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The answer of The phrase 'charging the jury' refers to:
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Question 12

The role of a barrister in Australia includes:

Accepted Answer

Barristers in Australia primarily focus on advocacy, representing clients in court, and providing specialist legal advice. They do not typically deal directly with the public or handle tasks like drafting contracts or starting businesses, which are roles more suited to solicitors.

Question 13

William stole Maxwell's bicycle and rode to the local shopping mall where he scrawled graffiti on a wall and tipped over a rubbish bin.He was seen by an off-duty policeman and arrested and charged with various:

Accepted Answer

Summary offences are minor legal violations, such as vandalism and disorderly conduct, which include acts like graffiti and tipping over a rubbish bin.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is not correct concerning the Upper House of Federal parliament?

Accepted Answer

The statement "The Upper House will automatically pass any law already passed by the Lower House" is not correct. The Upper House (Senate) has the power to review and amend any bills passed by the Lower House (House of Representatives).

Question 15

The residents of Broken Hill form a lobby group to pressure their local member of the Federal Parliament to introduce a Bill preventing the establishment of a new mine.The Executive Government does not support the Bill but the member proposes to introduce the Bill anyway.The Bill will be:

Accepted Answer

A Private Member's Bill is introduced by a member of parliament who is not a government minister, often reflecting the interests of constituents or personal initiatives.

Question 16

The Senate is also known as the 'House of Review' because:

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The Senate is known as the 'House of Review' because it reviews and can amend or reject bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives.

Question 17

Australian courts are organised in accordance with a hierarchical court structure.Which of the following is not an advantage of the hierarchical system?

Accepted Answer

The hierarchical court system supports the doctrine of precedent, as lower courts are required to follow the decisions of higher courts, not undermine it.

Question 18

Arguments in favour of trial by jury do not include:

Accepted Answer

The argument in favor of trial by jury does not include that the jury is comprised of members of the same community with the same standards and attitudes, as this could lead to bias rather than impartiality.

Question 19

A Bill introduced into Parliament by a member other than a Minister is known as:

Accepted Answer

A Bill introduced by a member of Parliament who is not a government minister is called a Private Member's Bill.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a person one would ordinarily expect to find in a courtroom?

Accepted Answer

The sheriff is not typically found in the courtroom. They are responsible for providing security for the courthouse and transporting prisoners to and from the courtroom, but are not involved in the proceedings themselves.

Quiz 3: Law in Australia 2: Politicians and Judges