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The Justice system

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does just mean?

a)

Legally right

b)

Fair

c)

about right

d)

proof

2.

What does equitable mean?

a)

The same for everyone

b)

money

c)

unequal

3.

In Australia, we have the PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE. This means

a)

You are guilty until proven innocent

b)

You have to prove you are innocent

c)

You are innocent until proven guilty

4.

Civil law is a case between.... (pick two!)

a)

Citizen vs citizen

b)

Government vs citizen

c)

plaintiff and defendant

d)

Government against defendant

5.

Criminal law involves cases between ... (pick two!)

a)

Citizen vs citizen

b)

Government vs citizen

c)

plaintiff vs defendant

d)

prosecutor vs defendant

6.

When you are found guilty in a civil case you must...

a)

pay damages to the defendant

b)

go to jail

c)

pay a fine to the government

7.

When you are found guilty in a criminal case you might... (pick as many as apply)

a)

go to jail

b)

pay the plaintiff

c)

pay a fine to the government

d)

get a criminal record

8.

In a civil law case, the proof of guilt must be

a)

On the balance of probabilities (just over 50% convinced)

b)

Beyond a reasonable doubt (99% convinced)

9.

In a criminal law case, the proof of guilt must be

a)

On the balance of probabilities (just over 50% convinced)

b)

Beyond a reasonable doubt (99% convinced)

10.

What term refers to a person who is charged with a crime or other offence?

a)

Accused

b)

Fair trial

c)

Lawyer

d)

Detention

11.

The _____________ has the responsibility to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused person is guilty.

a)

Judge

b)

Defence Lawyer

c)

Prosecutor

d)

Defendant

12.

An accused person, whether guilty or not, is decided by the ________________.

a)

Police

b)

Court

c)

Person himself

d)

All of these

13.

Every (a)   is innocent until proven guilty.