Law and Order
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What does the Commonwealth parliament do?
Makes laws for Australia as a whole and is the Prime Minister making the decisions.
What is the Victorian parliament?
Makes decisions for the state of Victoria and is the premier making decisions.
What is the Lower House? (2)
House of Representatives Legislative assembly
What is the Upper House? (2)
Senate Legislative council
How many members are in the house of reps?
151 members (commonwealth)
How many members are in the Legislative assembly?
88 members (vic)
How many members are in the senate?
76 members (commonwealth)
How many members are in the legislative council?
40 members (vic)
Who is the King’s Representative and who appoints them?
The Governor General (cwth) or Governor (vic) and they are appointed by the King.
How is a law made (9)
1st reading (1st) 2nd reading (1st) consideration in detail (1st) 3rd reading (1st) 1st reading (2nd) 2nd reading (2nd) consideration in detail (2nd) 3rd reading (2nd) ROYAL ASSENT
What are some reasons for a law to change
• change in policy • pressure from outside of parliament • change in world • different political party
What does the majority mean?
The majority of votes in both houses of parliament
How many votes do you need to pass a law?
You need half of of amount of people in the house (so if there is 88 people, then 44) plus one (so 45 votes to get the majority)
What is the balance of power?
It is the position held by minor parties or individual members of parliament when their vote is necessary for bills or motions to be passed.
What does the VLRC stand for?
Victorian Law Reform Commision
Can the VLRC change laws?
No, they cannot change laws, however, they make recommendations to Parliament on how they should change.
How old do you have to be to leave school without doing anything?
17
What if you are below 17 and want to leave school?
You must have finished year 10 and you have to spend at least 25 hours per week in a combo of education, training and employment
What age do you have to be to drink, buy or possess alcohol?
18
What is the possible fine for someone who supplies alcohol to a minor without a parent’s consent?
Up to $10,000
What are the 2 things you need to drink alcohol under 18 LEGALLY?
Parental consent and responsible supervision from whichever adult is in charge of the minor
What do people under the age of 18 involved in sexting activities get charged for?
Charged with either child pornography offences and they were treated the same as adult paedophiles
What is sexting officially called?
Distributing an intimate image
What is the maximum penalty for threatening to send an intimate image of a person to others
One year in jail