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Review exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 3, 4, 8
LEVEL2 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10
LEVEL3 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. Identify the statement that best describes the meaning of the term ‘legal system’. A. A way of breaking the law of a country B. A system for interpreting and enforcing the laws of a country C. A system for making the jails of a country D. A way of going through law school 2. Identify the main role of courts. A. To deal with people who have done bad things B. To only hear serious crimes, such as murder C. To apply the law and settle disputes D. To decide if accused people will go to jail or not 3. Where will most criminal cases be heard? A. The District Court/County Court B. The Supreme Court C. The High Court D. The Magistrates Court/Local Court 4. Deýne the term ‘presumption of innocence’. A. Accused people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. B. Accused people are innocent until proven guilty. C. All accused people who appear before a court must prove their innocence. D. Accused people are innocent until proven guilty in court. 5. Identify a purpose of committal hearings. A. To commit to both sides being available to present their cases B. To guarantee that evidence will be presented using court procedures C. To ensure that the judge is independent D. To determine if enough evidence exists for a case to move to a higher court 6. Explain what we mean when we refer to a judge as being ‘independent’. A. They sit by themselves in court. B. They have no direct involvement in how either side will present its case. C. They can enter and leave the court when they please. D. They always decide if an accused is guilty or not guilty. 7. Identify one reason for calling an expert witness. A. To say if the accused is mentally ill B. To tell the court what someone told them they saw the accused do C. To give instructions to the jury D. To present their version of events to the court 8. Which of the following statements best describes a jury? A. A group of people who present evidence in court B. The party bringing a criminal action against the accused C. A group of people chosen to listen to a court case D. The person who represents the accused 9. Which statement best describes the reason for strict procedures and rules of evidence in a court? A. To make sure that a case can move on to a higher court
B. To interpret and enforce the laws of the country C. To guarantee that a verdict is reached by the jury D. To make sure both sides can share their case
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