1.1 1. Explain the difference between a legal and non-legal rule A legal rule is a rule created by the government of Australia and applies to the entire population‚ while a non-legal rule is created by an individual or organisation and only applies to a specific group. 2. Rules are applied in each of the circumstances listed below. Sort them into legal and non-legal Legal rules Non-legal rules Having to wait until you are 18 years old before you can vote at a federal election Wearing school uniform
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Divorce and the Effect on Children Kathryn Hill Period 6 Extra Credit In years past‚ the American Dream for most young girls ’ is to grow up and be married to Prince Charming and to "Live Happily Ever After!" Although this may be expected - it is rarely fulfilled. Marriage is the legal and binding union between a man and woman. Yet when couples marry‚ they vow to stay by their partner ’s side till death do us part. ’ Currently that vow seems to have little or no value in today
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Notes TECHCOMM 7012 Master of Project Management & Master of Applied Project Management Semester 1‚ 2013 BUSINESS AND CONTRACT LEGAL STUDIES Table of Contents Introduction 5 The Common Law 6 The Law of Contract 6 The Rules of Offer and Acceptance 7 Electronic Communications 9 Contracts between Parties of different Nationalities 11 Intention to create Legal Relationships 12 Form and Consideration 13 Capacity to Contract 15 Consent of the Parties 15 Legality of Object 16 Content and Interpretation
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“Magna Carta has neither legal nor symbolic significance in Australia today.” The Magna Carta was an important legal document in feudal England‚ where despotism oppressed the masses. Magna Carta‚ meaning ‘The Great Charter’‚ is one of the most renowned documents in the world‚ it was originally issued by King John of England as a response to political pressure from revolting barons in 1215. The Magna Carta established the principle that all men‚ including the monarchy‚ was subject to the law thus
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was not being pretty‚ defendant’s failure to promote the plaintiff and decision to terminate her employment. The court’s finding that there is not sufficient evidence to support the claim. “Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment is granted.” The legal principles The plaintiff filed a charge against the defendant under Title VII and U.S. Code Section 1981. Title VII protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race and color as well as national origin‚ sex‚ or religion
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Why is the Divorce Rate So High? Intro to Sociology April 25‚ 2006 A question that has been plaguing sociologists for years is the issue of high divorce rates. Since the 80’s there has been an extremely high rate of divorce in our country. In statistics I found from 2004 the percentage of divorce was at 47(NCHS). This question has been studied vigorously‚ sociologist have looked in every direction for one solid reason that our divorce rate is so high‚ even compared to other developed countries
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The Nature of Crime 1. Describe the nature of crime - The meaning of crime Crime * The fundamental role of criminal law is to protect society from those whose behaviour society has deemed to be unacceptable. Another feature of criminal law is the notion that all of society is the victim. Therefore most criminal law cases are brought by the state. Crime: An act or omission of duty resulting in harm to society
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Mom has a total of four children two younger children and two older children were taken away due to neglect and abuse; the older children placed with their biological father. The younger two children have been placed with Aunt Debbie. All the children have been in the Child welfare system since their births. Both parents have some issues with the local law and have outstanding warrants for their arrest. The Father of the little ones has a problem with drugs/alcohol abuse. Mother unknown about abuse
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TASK NOTIFICATION Year 12 PDHPE 2013 Topic: Health Priorities in Australia Due Date: Wednesday 27th November Place: Assignment drop box Weighting: 25% Nature of the task: Research‚ investigation and application task Outcomes assessed: H1‚2‚3‚4‚5‚14‚15‚16 Part 1 Within the Australian population‚ there are many groups who experience health inequities‚ including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples‚ socioeconomically disadvantaged people‚ people in rural
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Indigenous Study – Assignment 3 The Stolen Generations policy brings many effects for the Indigenous people in the past. It has its effects even on the Indigenous families and Indigenous communities. These effects on the Indigenous people exist from the past until the present. Besides‚ many of Indigenous people have its continued effects at the moment because they were taken away from their parents since they were very young. Therefore‚ the question of research project is about “How does the Stolen
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