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Without laws, society may experience:
Outdated laws can become “zombie laws”, meaning that they remain valid but nobody uses them.
O-R-F: order, rights, fairness
1. Which description best defines law?
2. Which situation best illustrates a central purpose of law?
3. Which sequence correctly describes how a bill becomes an Act of Parliament?
What is a law in terms of rules and enforcement?
A law is a system of binding rules created and enforced by government.
What is one purpose of laws related to social stability?
Laws maintain order and prevent chaos.
What can happen to society without laws?
Society may experience immediate chaos and loss of safety.
What does the term "zombie laws" mean?
Zombie laws are outdated laws that remain valid but unused.
How does a bill become an Act of Parliament?
It is introduced and voted on in the House, debated and voted in the Senate, then signed by the Governor-General.
What happens in the House of Representatives before voting on a bill's final reading?
The bill is discussed and considered in detail.
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