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WorksheetsAustralia's Court System
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
The highest court in Australia is the...
High Court of Australia
Supreme Court
Commonwealth Court
District Court
There is one Supreme Court
in every city
in every State and Territory
in Australia
on every street corner
Appeals. In legal matters that have been decided on in court, an appeal is an attempt to...
get the Prime Minister to help
get the judge to change his mind
get mercy from the Governor General
have the matter re-tried (and get a different decision)
Decisions in NSW local courts can be appealed to...
the Family Court of NSW
the US Supreme Court
the Supreme Court of NSW
the High Court of NSW
How many people are usually on a jury?
8
12
10
15
In criminal cases, juries are required to...
Decide if someone's rights have been violated
Decide a sentence for the accused
Decide whether someone has to pay money
Decide if the accused is guilty or innocent
A character witness is:
Someone who is an expert
Someone who was at the scene of the crime
Someone who has an interesting personality
Someone who talks about the defendant's reputation
An expert witness is:
Someone who was at the scene of the crime
Someone who knows the defendant really well
Someone who specialises in a particular area
Someone who is really good at telling the truth
A Judge is part of which branch of the separation of powers?
The Legislature
The Executive
The Judiciary
Federal Government
A Judge's role in court does NOT include:
Maintaining order in the courtroom
Deciding if someone is guilty or not guilty
Defending someone accused of a crime
Deciding a sentence if someone is guilty
What does a barrister MAINLY do?
Writes down everything said in court
Specialises in court trials, hearings and procedures
Decides if someone is guilty or not guilty
Watches a court case from the public gallery
What does a solicitor MAINLY do?
Writes down everything said in the courtroom
Decides a punishment if someone is guilty
Specialises in court trials, hearings and procedures
Communicate with clients outside the courtroom
Where does the defendant sit in the courtroom?
In the witness box
In the public gallery
In the dock
Behind the Judge
Look at the picture. Where does the court reporter sit?
A
B
C
D
Look at the picture. Where does the barrister sit?
A
B
C
D
What is the name of the lawyer that usually represents the police in court?
The Prosecution
The Solicitor
The Defence
The Judge
What is a jury supposed to do during a trial?
Check their phone for the latest news stories about the case
Talk to family and friends about what they have heard in court during the trial
Listen to the facts of the case and decide if someone is guilty or innocent
Be legal experts and ask any witnesses questions
You can be called to be on a jury if...
You are aged over 18 and enrolled to vote
You have never voted in an election
You have never watched the news before
All of the above
A trial in which the guilt or innocence of a person accused of a crime is decided is called a:
a civil trial
a criminal trial
a trial judge
a judicial decision
