Study Guide


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1 On what basis do courts in Australia decide if someone is guilty or innocent?

2 Who in Australia is responsible for determining whether a person has broken the law and deciding the penalty?

3 Are courts in Australia independent of the government?

4 Can the government remove judges and magistrates if they disagree with their decisions?

5 Who appoints judges and magistrates in Australia?

6 Are judges and magistrates in Australia independent in their decisions?

7 Who is the highest authority in the court?

8 In a criminal trial, who decides the penalty if the jury finds the defendant guilty?

9 Who is responsible for explaining the law to the jury?

10 How is a jury selected in Australia?

11 What is a jury in Australia?

12 What is the role of a jury in a court case?

13 When does a jury decide if a person is innocent or guilty?

14 Does every person in Australia have the right to a lawyer in court?

15 In Australia’s court system, people are considered:

16 Is bribing the police a crime in Australia?

17 If you want to report a crime or seek assistance from the police, you should:

18 What is the relationship between the police and the community in Australia?

19 Besides investigating crimes under federal law, what is the Australian Federal Police (AFP) responsible for?

20 What is the role of the Australian Federal Police (AFP)?

21 What is the national police force of Australia called?

22 What do the police forces in the states and Northern Territory deal with?

23 Do the states and Northern Territory have their own police forces?

24 What role do the police have in court?

25 What can the police do if they believe someone has broken the law?

26 Are the police in Australia independent of the government?

27 Besides maintaining peace and order in the community, what do the police do?

28 What is the role of the police in Australia?

29 What should you do if you or someone you know is in danger?

30 What should you do if you are being treated badly or harmed?

31 In Australia, can both men and women be jailed for committing domestic and family violence crimes?

32 In Australia, hitting, isolating a family member from friends and family, or threatening children or pets are considered:

33 What does domestic and family violence include?

34 What is violence within the home or marriage called?

35 Is violence against people or property legal in Australia?

36 Which of the following are considered some of the most serious crimes in Australia?

37 What happens if you break a law in Australia that you didn’t know about?

38 Who should know about the laws in Australia?

39 Is it against the law to use a hand-held mobile device while driving in Australia?

40 Is it illegal to drive after taking drugs or if you are above the blood alcohol limit?

41 Babies and young children travelling in a car must:

42 What must everybody travelling in a car do?

43 What is required to drive a car in Australia?

44 What can happen if you break traffic laws in Australia?

45 Who controls road and traffic rules in Australia?