What is the name of the legal body, where one can approach for any legal matters to be heard by a judge or a magistrate?
Parliament
Hall
Court
None of the above
Court:
A place where legal cases are heard by a judge or magistrate.
When people break the law, they may go to court.
What is the term used to express the situation when two or more political parties associate under some political strategy?
Joint Party
Mixed Party
Coalition
None of the above
Coalition:
The joining of two or more political parties, usually to form a government or opposition.
After the election, there was no party with a majority in the House of Representatives, so two parties with similar ideas joined to form a coalition.
It is essential for people to use seat belt during car travels.
Yes
No
Everybody travelling in a car must wear a seatbelt. Babies and young children must be in an approved car seat.
Who is the authority to appoint judges and magistrates in Australia?
The Governor-General
The Queen
The Prime Minister
The Government
Judges and magistrates are appointed by the government, but the government cannot take their jobs away if it disagrees with their decisions.
Is bribing a police officer a serious crime?
Yes
No
It is a serious crime to bribe a police officer. It is a crime to even offer a bribe to a police officer.
Which of the following specifies cases of domestic violence where a person cheats another in paying or handling money?
Goods deprivation
Money deprivation
Economic deprivation
None of the above
Economic deprivation:
A form of domestic violence, where one partner in a relationship prevents the other partner from receiving or handling money.
Lin experienced economic deprivation because her husband gave her no money.
Answer in 'YES or NO': Economic deprivation, forced isolation, forced sexual relations, physical, psychological or sexual abuse or harm to a man, woman or a child comes under domestic violence.
Yes
No
Domestic violence includes physical, sexual or psychological abuse or harm, forced sexual relations, forced isolation or economic deprivation.
Which of the court among all the courts is supreme?
State Court
The High Court of Australia
Territory Court
None of the above
The Constitution also established the High Court of Australia, which has the power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia.
Answer in 'YES or NO': States and the Northern Territory have their own police force?
Yes
No
The states and the Northern Territory have their own police forces. They deal with crimes under state and territory laws.
What is called to the system where illegal buying or selling or carrying of drugs is involved?
Consuming drugs
Drug trafficking
Drug therapy
None of the above
Drug trafficking:
Carrying or buying drugs to sell illegally.
Roy was sent to jail for drug trafficking.
Which of the following Government is responsible for issues pertaining to local roads, footpaths, bridges etc?
The Australian Government
State and territory governments
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for local roads, footpaths, bridges.
What is the term used for the system when two or more persons formed by the Government for resolution of any specific issue /cause.
Members
Coalition
Commission
None of the above
Commission:
A group of people with an official responsibility.
An independent commission organises the elections.
What is the terminology for the Government that is formed out of elected representatives from public?
Democracy
Dictatorship
Inequality
Unfairness
Democracy:
Government by the people through elected representatives.
Grace was happy to live in a democracy where she could vote for her representative in parliament.
To own a Gun in Australia, one needs to have a firearm licence from the police?
Yes
No
Carrying weapons such as knives or guns is against the law in Australia. A person who wishes to own a gun, for example, for use on a farm, must first obtain a firearm licence from the police.
Answer in YES or NO - Constitutional Monarchy is the system where the constitution empowers a King or a Queen with limited powers?
Yes
No
Constitutional monarchy:
A country in which a king or queen is the head of state, whose powers are limited by the constitution.
Our Constitution established the Commonwealth of Australia as a constitutional monarchy, with the King or Queen of the United Kingdom as our Head of State.
Is driving a vehicle while using mobile phone an unlawful affair?
Yes
No
It is also against the law to talk on a hand-held mobile phone while driving.
What is official name of national police force?
Australian Special Police
Australian Federal Police
Australian Peoples Police
Australian Reserve Police
Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws, for example, drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment. The Australian Federal Police is also responsible for general police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
Answer in 'YES or NO': Violation of traffic rules in Australia can penalise a person with heavy fines or send him to jail?
Yes
No
Road and traffic rules are controlled by state and territory governments. People can be fined large amounts of money or even sent to prison for breaking traffic laws.
Carrying of guns, knives or other weapons is unlawful in Australia?
Yes
No
Carrying weapons such as knives or guns is against the law in Australia. A person who wishes to own a gun, for example, for use on a farm, must first obtain a firearm licence from the police.
What is the terminology for, judicial hearing made by a court against a person stating whether he is guilty of a crime or not?
Civil trial
Criminal trial
All of the above
None of the above
Criminal trial:
A hearing of facts by a court to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty of an alleged crime.
After the criminal trial, the bank robber was sent to jail.
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