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Complete the following quizzes to test your understanding of the basic concepts of Business Law.

When you have completed all of the questions, click ‘Check Answer’ to see your score.

Question 1: In relation to the distribution of law-making powers between the various parliaments in Australia, residual powers refer to those powers which are held by the State.

Question 2: The wording of the Commonwealth Constitution can only be altered through the process of a referendum.

Question 3: The doctrine of a precedent requires that the lower courts in a hierachy follow the decisions of higher courts at different hierarchies.

Question 4: The Upper House of the Federal Parliament is referred to as the Legislative Council.

Question 5: The Victorian Court of Appeal hears appeals that come directly from the Magistrates' Court.

Question 6: A major feature of the Adversary System of trial is the investigative role of the judge in criminal cases tried in the County and Supreme Courts.

Question 7: If Brian, a teacher, fails to demonstrate a duty of care to his students this could be considered action which, may be sued upon.

Question 8: A criminal dispute is best described as one between individuals who sue each other for a damages pay out.

Question 9: Conciliation is a process, which may be used to resolve a dispute with the assistance of a third party before seeking a remedy from a court.

Question 10: If there is any conflict between statute and case law, case law will prevail.