Criminal Law L1 - Recap Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the law?

• To regulate behavior within society

• To increase taxes

• To promote international trade

• To encourage technological innovation

What is the legal name for the person starting the case?

• Defendant

• Witness

• Prosecutor

• Bailiff

In the case name 'R v Smith,' what does 'v' stand for?

• Verses/against

• Versus/and

• Versus/or

• Verses/with

Which two courts are used for the first trial in criminal cases?

• Magistrates Court

• Crown Court

• High Court Administrative Court

• Court of Appeal

Which court is the highest in the criminal court system?

• Magistrates Court

• Crown Court

• Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

• Supreme Court

Which court handles appeals from the Crown Court?

• High Court Administrative Court

• Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

• Supreme Court

• Magistrates' Court

Where do most appeals from the Magistrates Court go?

• Crown Court

• High Court Administrative Court

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

What is the main purpose of the adversarial system?

• To punish the guilty

• To find the truth

• To protect the innocent

• To enforce laws

What does the adversarial system rely on to determine the truth?

• The judge's decision

• The jury's intuition

• The presentation of evidence by both sides

• The police investigation

What is the role of the CPS?

• To defend people in court

• To create laws in England and Wales

• To prosecute people charged with a criminal offence

• To provide legal advice to the government