Quiz on Criminal and Civil Courts

What do civil courts typically provide to successful claimants?

• Punishments

• Legal advice

• Monetary damages

• Community service

Which term refers to the party bringing a claim?

• Defendant

• Respondent

• Plaintiff/Claimant/Complainant

• Appellant

Which court handles appeals on points of law in the UK?

• Crown Court

• Magistrates' Court

• UK Supreme Court

• County Court

Which court is responsible for appeals against conviction and sentence from the Magistrates' Court?

• Crown Court

• County Court

• Family Court

• Employment Tribunal

What system does the County Court use?

• Inquisitorial system

• Adversarial system

• Mediation system

• Arbitration system

What types of penalties can the Magistrates Court impose?

• Community service only

• Fines, probation, and prison sentences

• Only fines

• Only probation

How many divisions are there in the High Court?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Who presides over each division of the High Court?

• A junior judge

• A senior judge

• A jury

• A magistrate

Which division deals with negligence and personal injury?

• Chancery

• Family

• The Queen’s Bench

• Criminal

Which division might overlap with others in the High Court?

• The Queen’s Bench

• Chancery

• Family

• Criminal