Q.1
Crime is defined as; An act or omission that constitutes a criminal offence against society
  • True
  • False
Q.2
What is Ratio Decidendi?
  • Law that has been developed on the basis f preceding rulings by judges
  • The reason for deciding the outcome of a case
  • a certain legal practice is observed and the relevant actors consider it law (isn’t law but is followed as so)
  • 'By the law' statements the Judge writes to help explain a decision; not legally binding
Q.3
The law applies equally to all; no-one is above the law
  • Customary Law
  • Justice
  • Rule of Law
  • Statute
Q.4
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective law?
  • Adaptable
  • Challenging
  • Enforceable
  • Stable & Consistent
Q.5
Presumed that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty is what?
  • Onus of Proof
  • Jury Verdict
  • Presumption of Innocence
  • Standard of Proof
Q.6
The prosecution in a criminal trial to prove that the accused person is guilty of the offence with which he or she is charged is what?
  • Jury Verdict
  • Standard of Proof
  • Presumption of Innocence
  • Onus of Proof
Q.7
What is the aim of Amnesty International?
  • provide a platform to promote information for awareness and rally support for change
  • advocates on behalf of those whose human rights are infringed
  • take peoples human rights infringements to the government
  • Both A & B
Q.8
What is the role of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties?
  • ensures that all Queenslanders enjoy human rights
  • provides advocacy for human rights issues
  • provides a forum to build awareness and seek solutions for human rights
  • All of above
Q.9
What is an implied right in the Australian Constitution?
  • right to vote
  • right to freedom of political communication
  • right to freedom of religion
  • right to trial by jury
Q.10
The media informs the public on human rights violations
  • true
  • false
Q.11
What is the UN General Assembly?
  • an assembly that discusses general Human Rights
  • ensures refugees human rights are upheld
  • hears complaints from individuals
  • main forum for International discussion, many relating to human rights
Q.12
Who are the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council?
  • France, Germany, Japan, USA, UK
  • France, USA, Russia, China, UK
  • Germany, Russia, Australia, UK, Japan
  • Australia, France, USA, Japan, Germany
Q.13
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights hear individual complaints
  • true
  • false
Q.14
Who monitors the compliance of the ICCPR?
  • Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
  • The Committee on economic, social and cultural rights
  • Human Rights Committee
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Q.15
What are the features of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
  • 31 articles
  • one optional protocol
  • 7 parts
  • Both A & B
Q.16
Human rights are;
  • universal
  • indivisible
  • inalienable
  • inherent
  • All of above
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