WorksheetsUnit 2 Legal Studies Criminal Law
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following are delegated bodies that can enforce criminal law?
WorkSafe Victoria
Yarra Ranges Council
Consumer Affairs Victoria
Parliament of Victoria
Which police force deals with most crimes within Victoria?
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Victoria Police (VICPOL)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Protective Services Officers (PSOs)
How do delegated bodies have the power to enforce the law?
They are given the power by the parliament
They are given the power by the police
They are given the power by the courts
They are given the power by the Crown
Which of the following are powers of police when arresting?
They can use reasonable force
They can arrest without a warrant in some circumstances
They can arrest with a warrant
They can arrest without providing a reason
What is the purpose of a committal hearing?
To determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a conviction
To determine if the accused needs to be detained for mental health reasons
To determine if the accused is guilty or not guilty
To determine a sanction
What is the purpose of a plea hearing?
To determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a conviction
To provide the judge with information they will use to determine the sanction
To provide the accused with their sanction
To determine whether the accused wants to plead guilty or not guilty
What does 'appellate jurisdiction' mean?
The power of a court to hear cases when they first come to court
The power of a court to hear cases on appeal
The power of apples to maintain good health
Which court has jurisdiction to hear criminal appeals from the County Court?
Magistrates' Court
Supreme Court (Trial Division)
Supreme Court (Court of Appeal)
High Court of Australia
Which court hears summary offences?
Magistrates' Court
County Court
Supreme Court (Trial Division)
Supreme Court (Court of Appeal)
How does the court hierarchy allow for appeals?
Lower courts follow the decisions of higher courts in similar cases
The courts specialise in different jurisdictions
Decisions of lower courts can be reviewed by higher courts
Minor cases are heard more quickly by lower courts
What is the benefit of allowing for appeals?
Decision making is more consistent
Courts can specialise
Mistakes can be corrected
Courts are more efficient
How many jurors decide the verdict in a criminal trial?
(a)
Which of the following statements is not true?
Jurors can only make their decision based on evidence presented in court
If the jury cannot agree on a verdict, there is a hung jury – no outcome
A jury can find the accused guilty if more than 6 jurors agree
Juries do not give reasons for their decision and cannot talk about it
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial?
On the balance of probabilities
On the prosecution
Beyond reasonable doubt
On the plaintiff
