Preliminary Legal Studies Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Rules - Correct answer-Regulations or principles governing procedure or
controlling conduct
Law - Correct answer-A set of rules imposed on all members of a community
which are officially recognised, binding and enforceable by persons or
organisations such as the police and/or courts
Equality - Correct answer-The state or quality of being equal; that is, of having the
same rights or status
Fairness - Correct answer-Freedom from bias, dishonesty, or injustice; a concept
commonly related to everyday activities
Access - Correct answer-The right or opportunity to make use of something; the
access to information relevant to your situation
Rule of Law - Correct answer-The principle that no one is above the law; the most
important application of the rule of law is that governmental authority is exercised
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, in accordance with written, publicity disclosed laws that are adopted and enforced
in accordance with established procedural steps
Custom - Correct answer-Collective habits or traditions that have been developed
in a society over a long period of time
Ethics - Correct answer-Rules or standing governing the conduct of a person or the
members of a profession OR a major branch of philosophy, which investigates the
nature of values and the right and wrong conduct
Natural Justice - Correct answer-The body of principles used to ensure the fairness
and justice of the decision-making procedures of courts; in Australia it generally
refers to the right to know the case against you and to present your case, the right
to freedom of bias by decision makers, and the right to a decision based on relevant
evidence
Tyranny - Correct answer-Rule by a single leader holding absolute power in a state
Anarchy - Correct answer-A state that has an absence of laws and governments
Adversary System - Correct answer-A system of revolving legal conflicts, used in
common law countries such as England and Australia, which relies on the skill of
representatives for each side (e.g. defence and prosecution lawyers) who represent
their case to an impartial decision-maker
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Rules - Correct answer-Regulations or principles governing procedure or
controlling conduct
Law - Correct answer-A set of rules imposed on all members of a community
which are officially recognised, binding and enforceable by persons or
organisations such as the police and/or courts
Equality - Correct answer-The state or quality of being equal; that is, of having the
same rights or status
Fairness - Correct answer-Freedom from bias, dishonesty, or injustice; a concept
commonly related to everyday activities
Access - Correct answer-The right or opportunity to make use of something; the
access to information relevant to your situation
Rule of Law - Correct answer-The principle that no one is above the law; the most
important application of the rule of law is that governmental authority is exercised
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, in accordance with written, publicity disclosed laws that are adopted and enforced
in accordance with established procedural steps
Custom - Correct answer-Collective habits or traditions that have been developed
in a society over a long period of time
Ethics - Correct answer-Rules or standing governing the conduct of a person or the
members of a profession OR a major branch of philosophy, which investigates the
nature of values and the right and wrong conduct
Natural Justice - Correct answer-The body of principles used to ensure the fairness
and justice of the decision-making procedures of courts; in Australia it generally
refers to the right to know the case against you and to present your case, the right
to freedom of bias by decision makers, and the right to a decision based on relevant
evidence
Tyranny - Correct answer-Rule by a single leader holding absolute power in a state
Anarchy - Correct answer-A state that has an absence of laws and governments
Adversary System - Correct answer-A system of revolving legal conflicts, used in
common law countries such as England and Australia, which relies on the skill of
representatives for each side (e.g. defence and prosecution lawyers) who represent
their case to an impartial decision-maker
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