Lesson T2.3.3

T2.3.3 How tribunals operate Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 2

20 questions

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Lesson T2.3.3, How tribunals operate: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Citizenship (National Curriculum), Unit 2: Rights, rules and justice, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What type of body resolves specific disputes outside ordinary courts?

    • Parliament
    • Tribunal
    • Cabinet
    • Consortium

  2. Which dispute is handled by an employment tribunal?

    • Unfair dismissal
    • Armed robbery
    • Speeding fine
    • Tax evasion

  3. Why are tribunals usually designed to be less formal than courts?

    • To improve accessibility
    • To restrict appeals
    • To increase costs
    • To exclude public

  4. Who usually chairs a tribunal panel?

    • Police inspector
    • Local mayor
    • Senior MP
    • Legally qualified chair

  5. Which body handles appeals regarding state benefit decisions?

    • High court
    • Crown court
    • Social security tribunal
    • Coroner's court

  6. What is the primary objective of a tribunal decision?

    • Draft new legislation
    • Resolve disputes fairly
    • Collect local taxes
    • Impose prison sentences

  7. What is a major advantage of tribunals compared to courts?

    • Mandatory lawyers
    • Cheaper and quicker
    • Longer prison terms
    • Always use juries

  8. What action can someone take if they disagree with a tribunal decision?

    • Appeal the decision
    • Start a riot
    • Ignore the ruling
    • Imprison the judge

  9. Which of these is a main UK tribunal chamber?

    • Primary Tribunal
    • Initial Tribunal
    • First-tier Tribunal
    • Base Tribunal

  10. Why are some tribunal hearings held in private?

    • To speed hearings
    • To save electricity
    • To protect privacy
    • To reduce staffing

  11. Which workplace issue is most likely heard by a tribunal?

    • Copyright theft
    • Burglary charge
    • Parking ticket
    • Workplace discrimination

  12. What do tribunals base their final decisions upon?

    • Public opinion polls
    • Political manifestos
    • Newspaper articles
    • Law and evidence

  13. Why do tribunals often allow individuals to self-represent?

    • To lengthen trials
    • To increase fees
    • To ban solicitors
    • To ease access

  14. What types of dispute do tribunals typically handle instead of crimes?

    • Major felonies
    • Treason charges
    • Civil or administrative
    • Homicide cases

  15. Which tribunal chamber typically handles housing and local authority disputes in the UK?

    • First-tier Tribunal
    • Crown Court
    • Supreme Court
    • Magistrates' Court

  16. What is a key benefit of using tribunals in the justice system?

    • Specialist expertise
    • Unlimited fines
    • Criminal sentencing
    • Jury trials

  17. Which core principle must guide all tribunal decisions and hearings?

    • Secret voting
    • Political bias
    • Profit motive
    • Impartiality

  18. What can happen if a party fails to respond to a tribunal hearing notice?

    • Decision without them
    • Immediate imprisonment
    • Case dismissal
    • Automatic victory

  19. Which term best describes the main function of tribunals within the legal system?

    • Law creation
    • Dispute resolution
    • Tax collection
    • Police detention

  20. Why might a tribunal panel include a specialist expert member?

    • Police powers
    • Political oversight
    • Complex understanding
    • Financial profit

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