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