: the defendant has a right ‘not to be compelled to testify against himself [or herself] or to confess guilt’.
Is examining witnesses a right to a fair trial?
Yes
When was the Australian Constitution composed?
01/01/1901
What is called "The birth certificate of a nation"?
The Australian Constitution
What are the steps of passing a BIll?
Individual answer
Right to legal representation in Australia is limited. Why?
because we dont have free legal representation
What is Presumption of innocence?
the defendant should be presumed innocent until proved guilty – the prosecution therefore bears the onus of proof and must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
What is it called when the people entrust the job of governing to representatives chosen at regular elections.
Representative government
"no one is above the law, including those who make the law". What is it called?
Rule of law
What is statute law?
Statute law is the law made by parliament. It is also known as ‘legislation’ or ‘Acts of Parliament’. In Australia, any parliament has the power to make statute
If a national majority (more than half) of voters from all states and territories but less a majority (more than half) of voters in at least four out of six states must vote ‘yes’, would it be double majority? Why?
No.
When is Right to an interpreter used?
When he [or she] cannot understand or speak the language used in court
Sections 7 and 24 of the Constitution states what?
Members of the upper and lower houses of parliament must be elected
What is it called when the people entrust the job of governing to representatives chosen at regular elections.
Representative government
What is needed to change the Constitution?
Referendum
What is royal assent and from whom do we get royal assent?
The signature of the Governor-General on a Bill to pass it as law
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