Year 10 Legal Studies

Beyond reasonable doubt is the standard of proof for:

• Civil law

• Criminal law

• Contract law

• None of the above

A jury is usually made up of _______ people:

• 4

• 12

• 13

• 14

The court hierarchy has this court between the Magistrates and Supreme Court

• Local

• High

• District

• None of the above

What is the main difference between a law and a rule?

• Rules are for everyone; laws are for only certain groups.

• The consequences for breaking rules are more severe.

• The consequences for breaking laws are more severe.

• Rules only apply in Qld, but laws apply everywhere.

What type of laws are made in Parliament?

• Legislation

• Acts

• Statues

• All of the above

Who are the two parties involved in a criminal case?

• Defendant and judge

• Defendant and prosecution

• Plaintiff and prosecution

• Plaintiff and defendant

Who has the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

• Prosecution

• Plaintiff

• Accused

• Defendant

What is the lowest court in the court hierarchy?

• High Court of Australia

• District Court

• Family Court

• Magistrates Court

Various bodies can make laws in Australia, but who is the supreme lawmaker?

• The Courts

• The Queen

• Parliament

• None of the above

What is the standard of proof in a civil trial?

• On the balance of possibilities

• On the balance of preferences

• On the balance of probabilities

• On the balance of presumption