LEGAL TERMS

4. A request for a review of a decision by a higher court.
5. The joining together of separate states to form one nation.
7. The division of powers of government, between legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies.
9. The intermediate court in Victoria that hears both civil and criminal cases, as well as appeals from the magistrate.
12. The party holding majority of seats in the lower house.
14. A public exhibition of sympathy or support for a particular issue.
15. The supreme law making body consisting of elected representatives and the crown.
16. A process for resolving dispute that is less formal than a binding court hearing.
17. The basis of a doctrine of president.
18. The meetings of the leader of the government and the most senior state ministers.
20. acts of parliament.

1. A written request that parliament take action.
2. The highest court in Victoria, It hears most serious criminal and civil cases.
3. A person who administrates summary justice in the magistrate court.
6. The legal reason why outcome was reached. Binding
8. The final stage in approving a bill
10. An act of parliament or piece of delegated legislation.
11. The authority of the monarchy represented by the governor general.
13. Law made by aa court. It may refer to a single judgement or several.
19. a proposed law to be considered by parliament