7 Civics

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Across
  1. 4. What is the formal approval that allows a bill to become law?
  2. 6. The responsibility to prove that an accused person is guilty of a criminal.
  3. 7. Which arm of government puts laws into action and consists of ministers in charge of their different portfolio areas?
  4. 8. What is the place where legal disputes are heard and judges/juries make decisions to determine guilt?
  5. 9. A proposed law.
  6. 11. The idea that court trials (and all legal institutions) follow lawful and fair procedures.
Down
  1. 1. Which house of the Australian Federal Parliament is made up of elected members who represent electorates (also known as the lower house)?
  2. 2. Which arm of government is responsible for making laws in parliament?
  3. 3. What principle means a person accused of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty? Presumption of _____________.
  4. 5. Which house of the Australian Federal Parliament represents the states and territories (also known as the upper house)?
  5. 10. Which arm of government interprets laws and makes decisions in court cases?
  6. 12. What is the institution where elected representatives debate and make laws in Australia?