Civics and Citizenship Revision

Which is the correct definition of criminal law?

• Criminal law is a set of guidelines businesses follow to increase profits and reduce taxes

• The area of law that deals with behaviour that is considered harmful or dangerous to society and is punishable by the government

• A conflict between two people

• Criminal law is a list of rules created by schools to manage student behaviour

Which of the following is NOT an example of criminal law?

• Assault

• Murder

• Theft

• Divorce

Which of the following is the correct definition of civil law?

• The area of law that deals with disputes between individuals, organisations, or both

• Civil law is the body of law concerned with criminal offenses like theft, assault, and murder

• Civil law is a set of rules that only apply during wartime or military conflict

• Civil law is the system where the government sues people to punish them with jail time

Which of the following disputes would most likely be resolved under civil law?

• A disagreement over a contract between two companies

• A case involving armed robbery

• An investigation into arson

• A prosecution for tax evasion

Which of the following is an example of a case that would be handled under criminal law?

• A lawsuit for breach of contract

• A dispute over property boundaries

• A claim for damages after a car accident

• A trial for burglary

What is the main purpose of criminal law?

• To settle disagreements over inheritance

• To punish and deter conduct that threatens public safety

• To resolve private disputes between individuals

• To regulate business transactions

The man convicted of the murder of Jill Meagher was _____ Bayley.

Which of the following is NOT an example of things that can undermine the system and impact justice?

• Court delays

• Bribery

• Coercion of witnesses

• The weather

Which court is at the bottom of the court hierarchy?

• County Court

• Magistrates Court

• The High Court of Australia

• The Supreme Court

Imprisonment is a sanction. Which of the following is NOT an example of a sanction?

• Home detention

• Community service

• Fines

• A holiday