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Q 1/20
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Which of the following best explains state sovereignty?
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Nation states can intervene to protect human rights in other nations.
Nation states are in control of their own domestic affairs.
A head of state can make all laws.
A head of state can enter into international treaties.
Q 2/20
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Which of the following best describes criminal law in NSW?
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Private law that uses the inquisitorial system
Public law that uses the adversary system
Public law that uses the inquisitorial system
Private law that uses the adversary system
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Which of the following best explains state sovereignty?
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Which of the following best describes criminal law in NSW?
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Michael travels by public transport to his office in the city. He has been caught travelling without a valid ticket.
What types of offences have been committed by Michael?
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Sam helped Chris plan a crime. Chris drove to Sam’s house on his way to a bank. Sam gave Chris a weapon. Sam then stayed at home. Chris used the weapon to rob the bank.
What is Sam likely to be charged with?
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Belinda is on trial for treason. Who has the role of ensuring that this trial is conducted fairly?
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The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is an example of which of the following?
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Which court has appellate jurisdiction to hear criminal law matters?
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Which of the following requires a person to attend court?
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Which of the following is a purpose of punishment?
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Mark is charged with an offence and the matter is brought to court by a police prosecutor. It is his first offence. Mark is found guilty and sentenced.
What type of offence and penalty would most likely apply to Mark?
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Mary has been charged with manslaughter. Mary has told her lawyer that she was acting in self-defence. Her lawyer gives her the following information:
• Self-defence is a partial defence. • Her case may be heard in a judge-only trial.
Why is some of this information incorrect?
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Daniel, a 14-year-old, is convicted of a public order offence. This is his first recorded conviction.
Which of the following is the most likely penalty for Daniel?
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Anne is charged with murder. The prosecution and defence enter a charge negotiation and Anne agrees to plead guilty to manslaughter.
What must the judge do?
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A well-known public figure has served his full sentence of 20 years for a violent crime. He has been denied release because of aggressive behaviour in prison.
What is this an example of?
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Which of the following involves both a human rights issue and a criminal law issue in Australia?
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International human rights are best protected in NSW by
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A government prevents women from voting in an election. This action violates the state’s own domestic legislation.
Which of the following does this action demonstrate?
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A community centre provides activities to improve the behaviour of local teenagers.
What is this an example of?
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A person has been found guilty of aggravated assault. The judge has heard from the victim as well as referring to similar court cases prior to sentencing.
Why has the judge referred to similar cases?
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Legislation has been changed to require mandatory imprisonment for a particular offence. Ken commits this offence and it is recorded on CCTV. This is his first offence. Ken is convicted and is awaiting sentencing. A community group expresses concern about this law.
What action should the community group take to best help Ken?
