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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Select the QLD courts.
Supreme Court
Federal Court
District Court
Magistrates Court
True or false: QCAT does not have a criminal jusridiction.
True
False
A person charged with a criminal offence is called the...
Persecutor
Coroner
Defendant
Lawyer
Civil Law covers Family law, Negligence, Contract law, Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Employment, Tax and Intellectual Property.
True
False
What factors determine what court or tribunal you will commence court proceedings in?
Type of Law
Nature of Claim
Value of Claim
Level of Criminality
The high court has 2 jurisdictions. They are:
Appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals from the state and territory courts
Exclusive jurisdiction to interpret the constitution of Australia
Family Court jurisdiction for matters of divorce and family law
Civil Enterprise jurisdiction
What is the highest court in Australia?
Federal Court of Importance
Supreme Court
Family Court
High Court of Australia
What does the judge do?
Listens to arguments
is not allowed to ask a witness questions (except to clarify a point)
has to ensure jury members understand the proceedings and evidence presented and decides the sentence or punishment.
All of the above
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
(a)
Criminal law...
is a set of rules
is designed to regulate behaviour
is enforced by government agencies e.g. police
has consequences for non-compliance
