HASS - Civics and Citizenship 1

Question 1

appeal

Answer 1

when a person wants their previous court case to be reviewed by higher court

Question 2

interest group

Answer 2

a group of people that share a common interest and work together to influence others

Question 3

rule of law

Answer 3

the law applies to everyone

Question 4

summary offence

Answer 4

minor crimes heard by the magistrates court

Question 5

indictable offence

Answer 5

serious crimes that require a judge and jury

Question 6

criminal law

Answer 6

laws where a person is prosecuted for allegedly committing an illegal act

Question 7

civil law

Answer 7

laws that involve disputes between individuals and alleged breach of rights

Question 8

plaintiff

Answer 8

the person who believes their rights have been infringed

Question 9

defendant

Answer 9

the person who is being accused of the wrongdoing

Question 10

burden of proof

Answer 10

a person must have proof that another person has committed a crime

Question 11

precedent

Answer 11

a judge made law

Question 12

independent

Answer 12

a person who runs solo for parliament

Question 13

hung parliament

Answer 13

when no party achieves an absolute majority

Question 14

corruption

Answer 14

when a person is convinced to lie in court

Question 15

coalition

Answer 15

a temporary partnership between two parties

Question 16

statutes

Answer 16

laws made by parliament

Question 17

sanction

Answer 17

a penalty given to a person who has breached a criminal law

Question 18

political party

Answer 18

an organisation that represents a group of people that share the same beliefs

Question 19

electorate

Answer 19

a person who represents a particular area of parliament

Question 20

highest court in Australia

Answer 20

High court

Question 21

bail

Answer 21

a person is released until court hearing

Question 22

coercion

Answer 22

when a person is told to act in a particular way by another