Question 1

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity applies to all civil disputes. 
B) Equity provides a wider range of remedies than the common law. 
C) Equitable remedies have to be specifically requested. 
D) Equity is a discretionary remedy. 
A) Equity applies to all civil disputes. 
B) Equity provides a wider range of remedies than the common law. 
C) Equitable remedies have to be specifically requested. 
D) Equity is a discretionary remedy.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Common law rights are enforceable at any time. 
B) Common law is a comprehensive system. 
C) Common law rights are valid against the whole world. 
D) Common law remedies are discretionary. 
A) Common law rights are enforceable at any time. 
B) Common law is a comprehensive system. 
C) Common law rights are valid against the whole world. 
D) Common law remedies are discretionary.

Question 3

Public law does NOT include this body of law:

Accepted Answer

A) negotiable instruments law. 
B) criminal law. 
C) taxation law. 
D) administrative law. 
A) negotiable instruments law. 
B) criminal law. 
C) taxation law. 
D) administrative law.

Question 4

Which section of the Australian Constitution vests Judicial Power in the High Court of Australia?

Accepted Answer

A) Section 71 of the Constitution. 
B) Section 51 of the Constitution. 
C) Section 1 of the Constitution. 
D) Section 61 of the Constitution. 
A) Section 71 of the Constitution. 
B) Section 51 of the Constitution. 
C) Section 1 of the Constitution. 
D) Section 61 of the Constitution.

Question 5

The Constitution gives the Federal Parliament absolute power to make laws to govern Australia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The main function of the Australian Parliament is to:

Accepted Answer

A) determine State government policies. 
B) protect the rights of the citizens. 
C) inform the citizens of their rights. 
D) enact laws according to the Australian Constitution. 
A) determine State government policies. 
B) protect the rights of the citizens. 
C) inform the citizens of their rights. 
D) enact laws according to the Australian Constitution.

Question 7

Common law and equity law are administered in different areas of the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When describing a nation's legal system,the term: 'Common law' can be distinguished from which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity law. 
B) Civil law. 
C) Canon law. 
D) Statute law. 
A) Equity law. 
B) Civil law. 
C) Canon law. 
D) Statute law.

Question 9

Describe the three arms or functions of government,who they are held by and whether the separation is real or artificial.

Accepted Answer

Three arms or functions of government ar

Question 10

Individuals may litigate which types of law in State Court?

Accepted Answer

A) Contract law. 
B) Tort law. 
C) Property law. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Contract law. 
B) Tort law. 
C) Property law. 
D) All of the above.

Question 11

The law of equity originated as the collection of rules and principles that were developed and administered by which of the following bodies?

Accepted Answer

A) The British Parliament. 
B) The Courts of Chancery. 
C) The Privy Council. 
D) The Common Law Courts. 
A) The British Parliament. 
B) The Courts of Chancery. 
C) The Privy Council. 
D) The Common Law Courts.

Question 12

Which of the following is considered a main source of Australian law?

Accepted Answer

A) Case law which is found in decisions of the US Supreme Court. 
B) Legislation which is passed by State and Commonwealth parliaments. 
C) The common law and statute law of England that has not been repealed. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Case law which is found in decisions of the US Supreme Court. 
B) Legislation which is passed by State and Commonwealth parliaments. 
C) The common law and statute law of England that has not been repealed. 
D) All of the above.

Question 13

In the context of the common law system,the term 'Civil law' contemplates:

Accepted Answer

A) a legal action where the emphasis is on remedies for the plaintiff. 
B) a legal action brought by an individual against another. 
C) a legal action where the mode of procedure is non-adversarial. 
D) all of the above. 
A) a legal action where the emphasis is on remedies for the plaintiff. 
B) a legal action brought by an individual against another. 
C) a legal action where the mode of procedure is non-adversarial. 
D) all of the above.

Question 14

In order to amend the Commonwealth Constitution which of the following is NOT one of the requirements which must be satisfied?

Accepted Answer

A) The amendment must be approved by an absolute majority of members in both Houses of Parliament or be passed twice in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. 
B) The amendment must be approved by a majority of voters in a majority of the States and by the Governor General. 
C) The amendment must be approved by a majority of Australian voters. 
D) The amendment must be approved by the High Court of Australia. 
A) The amendment must be approved by an absolute majority of members in both Houses of Parliament or be passed twice in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. 
B) The amendment must be approved by a majority of voters in a majority of the States and by the Governor General. 
C) The amendment must be approved by a majority of Australian voters. 
D) The amendment must be approved by the High Court of Australia.

Question 15

Are rules always laws? If not,how do they differ?

Accepted Answer

While it is generally True to say that t

Question 16

The doctrine of separation of powers:

Accepted Answer

A) is a constitutional requirement of federalism in Australia. 
B) is based on the idea that no one person or body should exercise more than one power. 
C) requires that there is a separation of power between the state and federal governments. 
D) refers to the division of power between the House of Representatives and the Senate. 
A) is a constitutional requirement of federalism in Australia. 
B) is based on the idea that no one person or body should exercise more than one power. 
C) requires that there is a separation of power between the state and federal governments. 
D) refers to the division of power between the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Question 17

In the Australian context,the division of power refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the division of power between the Commonwealth and the States. 
B) the division of power between Britain and Australia. 
C) the division of power between the legislature and the executive. 
D) the division of power between the courts and the government. 
A) the division of power between the Commonwealth and the States. 
B) the division of power between Britain and Australia. 
C) the division of power between the legislature and the executive. 
D) the division of power between the courts and the government.

Question 18

The High Court interprets legislation created by Parliament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the event that common law and statute law conflict one another:

Accepted Answer

A) statute law will prevail. 
B) either could prevail depending on the circumstances of the case. 
C) common law will prevail. 
D) statute law prevails but only if the court allows it to. 
A) statute law will prevail. 
B) either could prevail depending on the circumstances of the case. 
C) common law will prevail. 
D) statute law prevails but only if the court allows it to.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises:  Cost of goods sold
 Revenue
 Liabilities
 Contributed capital
 Retained earnings
 Cash from investing activities
 Net change in cash

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Income Statement and Balance Sheet and Statement is...

Exam 1: Legal Foundations

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Public law does NOT include this body of law:

Which section of the Australian Constitution vests Judicial Power in the High Court of Australia?

The Constitution gives the Federal Parliament absolute power to make laws to govern Australia.

The main function of the Australian Parliament is to:

Common law and equity law are administered in different areas of the Supreme Court.

When describing a nation's legal system,the term: 'Common law' can be distinguished from which of the following terms?

Describe the three arms or functions of government,who they are held by and whether the separation is real or artificial.

Individuals may litigate which types of law in State Court?

The law of equity originated as the collection of rules and principles that were developed and administered by which of the following bodies?

Which of the following is considered a main source of Australian law?

In the context of the common law system,the term 'Civil law' contemplates:

In order to amend the Commonwealth Constitution which of the following is NOT one of the requirements which must be satisfied?

Are rules always laws? If not,how do they differ?

The doctrine of separation of powers:

In the Australian context,the division of power refers to:

The High Court interprets legislation created by Parliament.

In the event that common law and statute law conflict one another:

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