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Principles of Australia's legal system

Authored by Tim Heppell

Social Studies

7th Grade

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Principles of Australia's legal system
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which principle refers to the responsibility that all have to follow the law?

Presumption of innocence

Right to a fair trial

Rule of law

Burden of proof

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which principle demands that all must be treated fairly in court?

Rule of law

Right to a fair trial

Right to legal representation

Burden of proof

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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In a criminal trial, who holds the burden of proof to prove that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?

The defence

The magistrate

The jury

The prosecutor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which principle indicates that you have the right to the assistance of a lawyer when in court?

The rule of law

The right to legal representation

Presumption of innocence

The right to a fair trial

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might you need legal representation in court?

Because the legal system can be complicated

To help you take delivery of your UberEats order

To provide you with sample lies to tell the Magistrate

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Joe looks like the person Stacey saw at the scene of the crime. Therefore, Joe is immediately sentenced and punished without a court appearance.


Which principle of justice did not apply in Joe's situation?

Rule of law

Right to legal representation and the burden of proof

Right to a fair trial and rule of law

Right to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jacko steals a North Queensland Cowboys jersey from Rebel Sport. What level of proof must the prosecutor provide to prove Jacko's guilt?

Three pieces of evidence

The opinion of a Rebel Sport employee

Proof beyond reasonable doubt

Security camera footage of someone who looks like Jacko

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