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2014 HSC exam multiple choice

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  • Q1
    What is self-determination?
    The right of a group to make decisions for itself
    The right to legal representation
    The right to vote
    The right to a jury trial
    30s
  • Q2
    Which court would hear the offence of speeding in a school zone when it first becomes a court matter?
    Drug Court
    Supreme Court
    District Court
    Local Court
    30s
  • Q3
    Andrew illegally downloaded music from the internet. What role did Andrew play in committing this offence?
    Accessory before the fact
    Accessory after the fact
    Principal in the second degree
    Principal in the first degree
    30s
  • Q4
    Andrew illegally downloaded music from the internet. Which category of crime does Andrew’s behaviour fall under?
    Preliminary crime
    Offence against the person
    Economic offence
    Conspiracy
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following can be a member of the United Nations?
    A sovereign state
    A state government
    A minister for foreign affairs
    A head of state
    30s
  • Q6
    Who determines if the standard of proof has been met in a criminal case?
    The police
    The defendant
    The jury
    The prosecution
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an example of an intergovernmental organisation?
    Australian Human Rights Commission
    Federal Parliament
    Amnesty International
    Commonwealth of Nations
    30s
  • Q8
    The Supreme Court is hearing a criminal case. At the conclusion of the third day, two jurors visit the crime scene. They discuss the defendant’s evidence and then encourage other jurors to find the defendant guilty. What is this an example of?
    A denial of justice
    A peremptory challenge
    An aggravating factor
    A role of the jury
    30s
  • Q9
    A magistrate orders an offender to serve six months in gaol, to be served only if the offender is not of good behaviour during this time. This is an example of
    probation.
    a diversionary program.
    a suspended sentence.
    imprisonment.
    30s
  • Q10
    Peter, while under the influence of drugs, has caused the death of another person. He is charged with murder. Which court will be the first to hear the charge against Peter?
    Drug Court
    Supreme Court
    Local Court
    Coroner’s Court
    30s
  • Q11
    How are international human rights protected under Australian law?
    Conventions are enforced by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
    Declarations are incorporated into the Australian Constitution.
    Covenants are ratified by the Governor-General.
    Treaties are enacted by a federal statute.
    30s
  • Q12
    How is the right to legal representation best described?
    It is a right protected under the Australian Constitution.
    It is a right to free legal aid provided in most criminal cases.
    It is a right protected under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
    It is a right limited under common law.
    30s
  • Q13
    The purpose of specific deterrence in sentencing is to
    direct the offender to complete a community service order.
    discourage others who may consider committing a similar offence.
    discourage the offender from committing the offence again.
    direct the offender to undertake education and training.
    30s
  • Q14
    The police hold Susan in custody because they believe she may commit a serious crime. What is this an example of?
    Recidivism
    Remand
    Preventative detention
    Protective custody
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is a feature of statutory protection of human rights in Australia?
    Human rights treaties are enshrined in the Australian Constitution.
    Judges interpret and apply human rights legislation.
    A referendum is required to amend human rights legislation.
    Parliament cannot change human rights legislation.
    30s

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