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Legal Studies QLD Unit 1-Topic 1

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  • In criminal law who has the onus/burden of proof
    Prosecution
  • Three differences between a rule and a law
    Laws have authority, legal consequences and regulate behaviour
  • Which court hears criminal matters regarding speeding offences
    Magistrates Court
  • In civil law who has the onus/burden of proof
    Plaintiff
  • What is the name of the impartial decision maker in a courtroom
    Judge, Magistrate or Justice
  • Name the document that is the bedrock and foundation of Australia's democracy
    The Australian Constitution
  • Name the three levels of Australian government
    Federal (Commonwealth), State & Local
  • Which court hears appeals in Queensland
    Court of Appeal - Supreme
  • The person who looks after the jury and hands items to the judge is known as
    The Bailiff
  • What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial
    Beyond a reasonable doubt
  • Name the four legal criteria for decision making
    Legislation, Just and Equitable outcomes, Case law, rule of law
  • What is the standard of proof in a civil trial
    On the balance of probabilities
  • I sit in the dock in the criminal courtroom
    The accused
  • What does the R represent in a case citation R v Lean
    Rex, Regina or the Crown
  • Which is the lowest court in the Qld court hierarchy
    Magistrates Court
  • I am one of 12 who make a decision of guilty or innocence
    Jury member
  • true or false, customary law is formally recognised in Australia
    False
  • Australia uses which system of law
    Adversary system
  • Full Legislation name and year for Queensland's list of crimes
    Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld)
  • What system of law tries to 'seek the truth'
    Inquisitorial system
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