Flashcards and recall.

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1. Write one prompt per card. Use definitions, explanations or examples from your current topic.
2. Answer aloud before turning the card. Split a card if it asks for several unrelated facts.
3. Set aside missed cards and revisit them in a later session.

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Recall topics

• What does s51 of the Constitution establish?
• Explain the 'inconsistency doctrine' under s109 of the Constitution.
• What is the procedure for amending the Constitution under s128?
• Define 'separation of powers' in the Australian context.
• What is 'parliamentary sovereignty'?
• Define 'representative government' and its Queensland application.
• What is 'responsible government'?
• Describe the role of the Governor-General of Australia.
• What is the role of the Queensland Governor?
• What is the primary function of a law reform commission?
• Identify three types of legal alternatives available for law reform.
• Explain 'justice' as a law reform evaluation criterion.
• Explain 'equity' as a law reform evaluation criterion.
• Explain 'consistency' as a law reform evaluation criterion.
• Explain 'accessibility' as a law reform evaluation criterion.
• What is Queensland's parliament structure, and why is it unicameral?
• Identify three forces driving law reform in Australia.
• What is a 'lobby group' and how does it drive law reform?
• What is an 'advocacy organisation' and its role in law reform?
• How do 'significant events' drive law reform? Give an example.
• Describe the first stage of the parliamentary inquiry and consultation process.
• Describe the consultation and evidence gathering stage of parliamentary inquiry.
• Describe the analysis and reporting stage of parliamentary inquiry.
• Describe the parliamentary debate and decision stage of inquiry process.
• Describe the implementation and review stage of parliamentary inquiry process.
• What is the 'double dissolution' trigger under the Constitution?
• Explain how 'concurrent powers' operate in Australia's federal system.
• What is the role of 'reserve powers' of the Governor-General?
• How does 'judicial review' operate as a check on executive power?
• Define 'natural justice' and 'procedural fairness' in law reform context.
• Define first-generation human rights with one example.
• Define second-generation human rights with one example.
• Define third-generation human rights with one example.
• What does UDHR Article 1 establish?
• What does UDHR Article 2 prohibit?
• What protection does ICCPR Article 7 provide?
• What does ICCPR Article 9 guarantee?
• What procedural protections does ICCPR Article 14 establish?
• What does ICCPR Article 19 protect?
• What does ICCPR Article 25 guarantee?