SOCS EXAM REVISION

What is a 'law'

• Something made by the government

• A thing made by Mr Stan

• Something your parents establish

• Something rugby players must follow

Why do we need laws?

• Because they ensure that children stay safe at school

• Your parents don't trust you enough

• Laws regulate society and keep the community safe

• They tell us what is wrong and what is right

What is the aim of criminal law

• Keep society safe from offenders

• Protect individual rights

• Government to get more money

• To lock people away for the rest of their lives

What is the aim of civil law?

• To protect society from an offender

• To protect the individual's right

• To make sure the state government doesn't have too much power

• To make fun of criminals

Is the following a criminal or civil offence: Stealing $150 from a shop

• Criminal

• Civil

Is the following a criminal or civil offence: Drink driving

• Criminal

• Civil

Is the following a criminal or civil offence: Setting fire to your friends house

• criminal

• civil

Is the following a criminal or civil offence: Calling your friend ugly on social media

• criminal

• civil

Is the following a criminal or civil offence: Firing someone for no reason

• criminal

• civil

Is the following a criminal or civil offence: Breaching a contract

• criminal

• civil