Concepts
A system of government in which the people have the power to determine how they will be ruled.
Democracy
Type of case where someone broke the law.
Criminal
All individuals are ________ before the law.
Equal
The court that is at the top of the pyramid
High Court
Public debate
What do we call the beliefs and ideals that are held by Australian society (as a democracy!)
Democratic Values
What is a summary offence?
A minor crime
The judiciary is _________ (hint: means not biased).
Impartial
What court hears 95% of cases in WA
Magistrates Court
TV, radio, newspapers are all types of WHAT
The parliamentary system of Great Britain where parliament consists of two houses and the Crown.
Westminster System
Type of case with a plaintiff.
Civil
Judges and courts are _________ (hint: separation of powers!)
Independent
What is the highest court in each state or territory?
Supreme Court
_________ _________ ask the public how they are going to vote before an election to see how the parties are tracking.
Opinion polls
What two key words are used to explain what Justice is?
Fairness and Respect
What is an indictable offence?
A serious crime
If someone believes that their case was wrongly decided by the court, what can they do?
Appeal
If you disagree with the outcome of a case in Magistrates Court, what court do you send your appeal to?
District Court
An example of WHAT factor often comes up in your Instagram feed with the word 'sponsored' underneath it.
Advertising
What do we call the freedoms given to us as citizens?
Rights
Judge Judy's courtroom hears _______ cases.
Civil
In a court case, every person has the right to WHAT kind of hearing?
Fair
This court deals with matters that the Federal Court thinks are too simple to spend its time on.
Federal Circuit Court