2024 Legal Studies Multiple Choice

Which court can hear criminal appeals in NSW?

• Local Court

• District Court

• Coroner’s Court

• Children’s Court

Mia has been found guilty of threatening a person with a weapon during a robbery. What impact would the use of a weapon have on her sentence and what sentencing factor has been applied?

• Longer, Aggravating

• Longer, Mitigating

• Shorter, Aggravating

• Shorter, Mitigating

How can non-government organisations assist when human rights are not being upheld?

• Negotiate a treaty

• Enforce legislation

• Prosecute breaches

• Advocate for victims

When can a NSW police officer arrest a person?

• Only when the officer possesses a warrant

• When observing a person with a criminal record

• When witnessing a group of young people gathered in a public place

• When having reasonable grounds to suspect that a crime has been committed

How does the common law protect human rights in Australia?

• Through rulings made by courts and tribunals

• Through statutory authorities

• Through acts of parliament

• Through the executive

The International Criminal Court deals with which of the following crimes?

• Treason

• Sedition

• War crimes

• Drug trafficking

Luca robs a petrol station. Dora hides the money at her house. Which row of the table describes Luca’s and Dora’s role in this crime?

• A. Principal in the first degree | Accessory before the fact

• B. Principal in the first degree | Accessory after the fact

• C. Principal in the second degree | Accessory before the fact

• D. Principal in the second degree | Accessory after the fact

Workers in a manufacturing company are being paid below the minimum legal wage. Which type of human rights are being violated?

• A. Universal suffrage

• B. Universal education

• C. Environmental rights

• D. Trade unionism and labour rights

Who is responsible for representing the State in criminal proceedings?

• The judiciary

• The Public Defender

• The Director of Public Prosecutions

• The Legal Aid Commission of NSW

Jessica is a 15-year-old who has pleaded guilty to vandalising public property. The magistrate has sentenced her to community service. What is the main purpose of sentencing in this case?

• Protection of the community

• Rehabilitation of the offender

• Incapacitation of the offender

• Retribution for the community