WorksheetsThe Justice system
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does just mean?
Legally right
Fair
about right
proof
What does equitable mean?
The same for everyone
money
unequal
In Australia, we have the PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE. This means
You are guilty until proven innocent
You have to prove you are innocent
You are innocent until proven guilty
Civil law is a case between.... (pick two!)
Citizen vs citizen
Government vs citizen
plaintiff and defendant
Government against defendant
Criminal law involves cases between ... (pick two!)
Citizen vs citizen
Government vs citizen
plaintiff vs defendant
prosecutor vs defendant
When you are found guilty in a civil case you must...
pay damages to the defendant
go to jail
pay a fine to the government
When you are found guilty in a criminal case you might... (pick as many as apply)
go to jail
pay the plaintiff
pay a fine to the government
get a criminal record
In a civil law case, the proof of guilt must be
On the balance of probabilities (just over 50% convinced)
Beyond a reasonable doubt (99% convinced)
In a criminal law case, the proof of guilt must be
On the balance of probabilities (just over 50% convinced)
Beyond a reasonable doubt (99% convinced)
What term refers to a person who is charged with a crime or other offence?
Accused
Fair trial
Lawyer
Detention
The _____________ has the responsibility to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused person is guilty.
Judge
Defence Lawyer
Prosecutor
Defendant
An accused person, whether guilty or not, is decided by the ________________.
Police
Court
Person himself
All of these
Every (a) is innocent until proven guilty.
