
Legal Studies HSC Notes - Glossary
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'recidivism' mean?
Relapse into criminal behaviour.
A legal process of acquittal.
A method of rehabilitation.
A type of community service.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of PHRENOLOGY?
Phrenology looks at morphological and genetic traits leading to criminality. It was used around the 'Convict Era' and is no longer used.
Phrenology is the study of weather patterns and their effects on agriculture.
Phrenology is a branch of mathematics dealing with shapes and volumes.
Phrenology is a method of diagnosing diseases through blood analysis.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of ARREST?
Arrest is the process of seizing a suspect, and bringing them into custody.
Arrest is the process of releasing a suspect from custody.
Arrest is the process of investigating a crime scene.
Arrest is the process of filing a legal document in court.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of DETENTION?
Detention is when the suspect’s freedom is taken away until the police decide what to do with them.
Detention is when a person is given a reward for good behavior.
Detention is when someone is allowed to leave the police station immediately.
Detention is when a suspect is promoted to a higher rank.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of REMAND?
Remand is to place (a defendant) on bail or in custody, especially when a trial is adjourned.
Remand is to release a defendant permanently from all charges.
Remand is to sentence a defendant to life imprisonment.
Remand is to declare a defendant innocent without trial.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of RIGHTS OF THE SUSPECT?
Rights of the suspect protect people’s freedom and make sure the police can’t arrest, detain or interrogate us without reason.
Rights of the suspect allow police to search homes without permission.
Rights of the suspect require suspects to confess to crimes.
Rights of the suspect mean suspects must always be detained until proven innocent.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of RIGHT TO SILENCE?
Right to silence means suspects don’t have to answer police questions if they don’t want to.
Right to silence means suspects must always answer police questions.
Right to silence means police cannot ask any questions.
Right to silence means suspects can only answer in writing.
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