Which one of the following statements about separation of powers in Australia is correct?

a.

The judiciary is the body that makes statute law.

b.

The legislature is the branch that declares what the law is and interprets the law.

c.

The executive is the body that administers the law.

d.

The legislature is the body that resolves disputes concerning the application of law and polices the law.

Clear my choice

In which of the following situations is the offer most likely not to have lapsed?

a.

Where Wrench had an option to purchase land but, unknown to Wrench, the seller died prior to Wrench's acceptance

b.

Where Carter, a prospective purchaser of land, makes a counter-offer that is rejected and then states that he will accept the earlier offer

c.

Where no time was stated for acceptance by Jane, but Ben does not accept within a reasonable time

d.

Where Jim has become overtaken by insanity prior to accepting