Lesson T2.2.2
T2.2.2 The justice system Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which of these is a core function of the UK justice system?
- Running elections
- Writing new laws
- Collecting taxes
- Resolving civil disputes
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Which legal principle treats a person as innocent until proven guilty?
- Double jeopardy
- Burden of proof
- Strict liability
- Presumption of innocence
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Who decides if a defendant is guilty in a Crown Court trial?
- A public jury
- A police inspector
- The presiding judge
- The Home Secretary
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What is the primary role of a judge in a criminal trial?
- Arresting the suspect
- Proving the guilt
- Managing trial fairness
- Drafting the statutes
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What is the term for a person accused of a crime in court?
- Defendant
- Prosecutor
- Magistrate
- Plaintiff
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In a criminal case, who holds the burden of proof?
- The jury
- The defence
- The prosecution
- The defendant
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Which dispute would be handled in a civil court?
- Faulty consumer goods
- Public vandalism
- Shop burglary
- Armed robbery
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What is the primary role of a defence solicitor in a criminal trial?
- Drafting new laws
- Passing the sentence
- Representing the defendant
- Prosecuting the accused
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Why is public access to UK court hearings considered important?
- It punishes offenders
- It reduces court costs
- It builds public trust
- It speeds up trials
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What does a 'not guilty' verdict mean in a criminal trial?
- Guilt was unproven
- The victim lied
- No crime occurred
- The defendant is innocent
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Which outcome is a typical remedy in a civil law case?
- Financial compensation
- Community service
- Electronic tagging
- A prison sentence
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Why might a person seek professional legal advice?
- To sentence criminals
- To avoid taxes
- To change laws
- To understand rights
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What is an appeal in the legal system?
- Reviewing a decision
- Paying a penalty
- Starting a trial
- Arresting a suspect
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What does the Crown Prosecution Service do?
- Prosecutes criminal cases
- Makes new laws
- Arrests suspects
- Sentences offenders
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Why is witness evidence important in court?
- Determines the sentence
- Establishes the facts
- Punishes the guilty
- Changes the law
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What is a core principle of the UK justice system?
- Decided by police
- Always secret
- Speed over fairness
- Fair and impartial
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Why is specialist support offered to victims of crime?
- To help them cope
- To secure convictions
- To replace stolen items
- To prosecute offenders
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What is the first court appearance after a charge?
- Magistrates' court hearing
- Police station appeal
- Supreme court trial
- Crown court sentencing
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Which action protects the rights of a defendant?
- Denial of bail
- Private hearing only
- No evidence allowed
- Access to a lawyer
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Why are independent judges responsible for passing court sentences?
- To please voters
- To speed up justice
- To cut government costs
- To ensure impartiality
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