LEGAL TERMS

2. acts of parliament.
5. The party holding majority of seats in the lower house.
6. a proposed law to be considered by parliament
7. The meetings of the leader of the government and the most senior state ministers.
8. Law made by aa court. It may refer to a single judgement or several.
10. The intermediate court in Victoria that hears both civil and criminal cases, as well as appeals from the magistrate.
15. The authority of the monarchy represented by the governor general.
16. The basis of a doctrine of president.
18. The division of powers of government, between legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies.
20. A person who administrates summary justice in the magistrate court.

1. The supreme law making body consisting of elected representatives and the crown.
3. The joining together of separate states to form one nation.
4. A process for resolving dispute that is less formal than a binding court hearing.
9. The highest court in Victoria, It hears most serious criminal and civil cases.
11. A public exhibition of sympathy or support for a particular issue.
12. An act of parliament or piece of delegated legislation.
13. The legal reason why outcome was reached. Binding
14. A written request that parliament take action.
17. The final stage in approving a bill
19. A request for a review of a decision by a higher court.