4. A new law has been passed that makes it illegal to wear clothing with raised studs. Bill is not sure whether the decorative collar he bought for his dog is permitted. Identify which of the characteristics of an effective law this fails to meet. A. The law is stable. B. The law is enforceable. C. The law is clear and understood. D. The law applies to everyone. 5. Imagine that a new law came into effect that required all renewable energy sources to be banned. Identify which of the characteristics of an effective law this law seems to disregard. A. Is a ble to be enforced B. Reflects community values C. Rule of law D. Is clear and understood ANALYSE AND APPLY 6. Using examples, explain the difference between a legal and a non-legal rule. 7. To be effective, laws must be enforceable. Does this mean that every person who breaks the law will be caught and punished? Justify your answer. 8. Explain what is meant by the phrase ‘ignorance of the law is no excuse’. 9. Explain what is meant by ‘rule of law’. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 10. Imagine that a government advertising campaign has informed the public that a new law banning people from smoking in their own home will come into effect in three weeks. With reference to at least one of the characteristics of an effective law, evaluate why this new law might not be effective. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
LESSON 18.3 How do parliaments make laws?
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to: • explain how parliament makes laws • distinguish between a bill and an Act of Parliament • explain the term royal assent .
Tune in There are laws related to the protection of Australia’s environment. They can be found in the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity and Conservation Act 1999 . 1. Working with a partner, propose three reasons why we might need laws related to the protection of the environment. 2. Brainstorm reasons why laws might need to change. 3. Hypothesise: what might parliament do to change this law?
FIGURE1 Australia’s wildlife is protected under specific laws.
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