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Understanding Law and Justice

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for how a country ensures laws are followed?

a)

Constitutional mandate

b)

Justice System

c)

Judicial oversight

d)

Legal framework

2.

What do you call a person who takes the law into their own hands?

a)

defender

b)

vigilante

c)

criminal

d)

lawbreaker

3.

What is the process called when a judge decides a punishment after a guilty verdict?

a)

Trial

b)

Arraignment

c)

Sentencing

d)

Appeal

4.

What does the rule of law ensure in a court?

a)

The rule of law allows for arbitrary decisions by authorities.

b)

The rule of law prioritizes speed over fairness in trials.

c)

The rule of law guarantees unlimited power for judges.

d)

The rule of law ensures fairness, accountability, and justice in legal proceedings.

5.

What is it called when someone is helped to change after doing something wrong?

a)

rehabilitation

b)

retribution

c)

punishment

d)

forgiveness

6.

What is it called when someone commits a crime again after being punished?

a)

Recidivism

b)

Exoneration

c)

Deterrence

d)

Rehabilitation

7.

What does it mean to use excessive force, especially by police?

a)

more physical power than necessary

b)

Using minimal force to control a situation.

c)

Applying force only when absolutely necessary.

d)

Following standard procedures without any physical contact.

8.

What is it called when someone in power breaks rules for personal gain?

a)

Transparency

b)

Integrity

c)

Corruption

d)

Accountability

9.

What is the name for a group of people who decide a court case?

a)

jury

b)

panel

c)

witness

d)

defendant

10.

What is it called when a person admits guilt to receive a lighter sentence?

a)

Sentence reduction

b)

Plea bargain

c)

Guilty plea

d)

Confession agreement

11.

What is the role of a judge in the courtroom?

a)

oversee proceedings, ensure justice,and make rulings on cases.

b)

To act as a witness in the trial and control the jury against the defense

c)

To provide legal advice to the jury, overule the defendants, and make legal arguments.

d)

To represent the prosecution in court.

12.

What is the term for the legal system that includes police and courts?

a)

civil rights system

b)

judicial process

c)

law enforcement framework

d)

criminal justice system

13.

What does it mean to uphold justice in society?

a)

It means to enforce strict punishment without consideration of circumstances.

b)

To uphold justice in society means to ensure fairness, protect rights, and maintain accountability.

c)

Upholding justice involves ignoring the rights of individuals.

d)

To uphold justice means to prioritize wealth over fairness.