2025 LAW AND POLITICS - SEMESTER ONE EXAM REVISION NOTES

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture notes.

Bicameral

A parliament consisting of two houses.

Democracy

A system of government where the people elect representatives.

Social Media

Online platforms where users share and interact.

Voluntary Voting

Voting is optional.

Compulsory Voting

Citizens must vote by law.

Checks and Balances

Prevents one branch from overpowering others.

Separation of Powers

Divides government responsibilities.

Rule

A guideline within a group.

Law

A legal rule enforced by courts.

Bill

A proposed law.

Civil Law

Disputes between individuals or organisations.

Criminal Law

Law involving crimes against society.

Jury

Group deciding case outcomes.

Court

A place where cases are heard.

Magistrate

Judicial officer for minor cases.

Plaintiff

The person bringing a civil case.

Defendant/Accused

The person accused or sued.

Barrister

A lawyer in court.

Summary Offence

Minor criminal offence.

Indictable Offence

Serious criminal offence.

Judiciary

Interprets laws.

Executive

Enforces laws.

Legislature

Makes laws.

Damages

Civil sanction that returns the party to its prior state

Injunction

Civil sanction that returns the party to its prior state.