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List current major sources of law.
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Legislation, common law, equity.
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What is common law?
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Law made by judges in deciding common disputes.
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What is statute law?
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Law made in parliament.
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What is jurisdiction?
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The geographical area and/or its subject matter.
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What is the Doctrine of Precedents?
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The general decision making process that judges use to keep consistency and fairness of their court cases.
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Is the High Court bound to follow its own decisions?
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No.
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What is another name for a Bill?
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A draft Act
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When does a bill become an act?
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After getting royal assent (approval from the Governor-General).
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How many days until an Act is optional after its been signed?
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28.
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Does an Act become a law once it commences?
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Yes.
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How are Acts identified?
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By name, date and jurisdiction.
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Repeals, relating to law, means?
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Does away with.
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Amend, relating to law, means?
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Change.
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Can Judges overrule an Act?
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No, they cannot, except in the High Court.
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In regards to Common Law, what can an Act do?
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Override it.
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