Unit 2 AOS 1 VCE Legal Studies - Pre-Test

A punishable offense against society is called a

• Civil

• Criminal

• Crime

• Felony

A legal position taken by the accused is the

• Defense

• Prosecutor

• Subpoena

• Self-Defense

The use of force that appears to be reasonably necessary to the victim to prevent death or serious bodily harm is called

• KungFu

• Self-Defense

• Procedural Defense

• Criminal Defense

A written accusation declaring that there is sufficient evident to try someone for a crime is a(n)

• Indictment

• Bail

• Immunity

• Plea Bargain

The right to a fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement is called

• Representation

• Miranda Rights

• Due Process

• Probable Cause

Person who gives evidence that is related to the facts of a trial

• Trial

• Prosecutor

• Plaintiff

• Witness

Who is the person against whom the crime has been committed?

• Victim

• Defendant

• Bailiff

• Prosecutor

Which of the following is not a key concept of the Victorian criminal justice system?

• The presumption of guilt

• The distinction between summary and indictable offences

• The burden of proof

• The standard of proof

What are the 3 types of sanctions?

• Suspended sentence

• Community Corrections Order (CCO)

• Fine

• Imprisonment

• Detention

Summary offences are

• minor offences

• major offences