Dispute Resolution Review Quiz

What is the purpose of the adversary system?

• To arbitrate conflicts

• To mediate disputes

• To provide a platform for negotiation

• To ensure a fair contest between parties

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the adversarial trial process?

• Impartial adjudicator

• Flexible rules of evidence

• Role of the jury

• Party control

Which of the following is an example of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

• Tribunals

• Criminal procedure

• Adversary trial

• Sentencing

What are the elements of a crime?

• Mens rea and actus reus

• Summary and indictable offences

• Police procedures and bail

• Negotiation and settlement

Which safeguard is built into the criminal justice system to protect the accused?

• Restorative justice

• Arbitration

• Police procedures

• Conciliation

What is the role of the judge in an adversarial system?

• To act as a mediator

• To ensure the rules of evidence are followed

• To represent the state

• To provide legal advice to the parties

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the adversarial system?

• Inquisitorial approach

• Active role of the judge

• Party-driven process

• Flexible procedural rules

What is the primary objective of cross-examination in an adversarial trial?

• To present new evidence

• To clarify the facts

• To challenge the credibility of witnesses

• To summarize the case

What is the primary function of a jury in a criminal trial?

• To determine the sentence

• To decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant

• To provide legal advice

• To mediate between the parties

The difference between a summary vs an indictable offence.

• Summary offences are less serious crimes, heard in lower courts, with lighter penalties.

• Indictable offences are more serious crimes, heard in higher courts, with heavier penalties.

• Indictable offences are less serious crimes, heard in lower courts, with lighter penalties.

• Summary offences are more serious crimes, heard in higher courts, with heavier penalties.