Basic Justice Concepts
What does it mean when everyone is treated the same under the law?
A) Social justice
B) Equality before the law
C) Restorative justice
Answer: B) Equality before the law
What is the role of a jury in a trial?
A) To help the judge make decisions
B) To decide if the accused person is guilty or not
C) To defend the accused person
B) To decide if the accused person is guilty or not
What is retributive justice focused on?
A) Punishing a person for doing something wrong
B) Helping the victim feel better
C) Deciding what happens to a criminal’s family
Answer: A) Punishing a person for doing something wrong
What happens in restorative justice?
A) A person is sent to prison for a crime
B) The victim and the offender meet to talk about the crime
C) A fine is paid for breaking a rule
Answer: B) The victim and the offender meet to talk about the crime
What happens in restorative justice?
A) A person is sent to prison for a crime
B) The victim and the offender meet to talk about the crime
C) A fine is paid for breaking a rule
Answer: B) The victim and the offender meet to talk about the crime
What does access to justice mean?
A) Making sure everyone can go to jail
B) Making sure everyone can afford a lawyer and has a fair chance in court
C) Making sure victims are compensated
B) Making sure everyone can afford a lawyer and has a fair chance in court
In which type of justice do people try to fix the harm caused by a crime rather than just punish the offender?
A) Restorative justice
B) Distributive justice
C) Retributive justice
Answer: A) Restorative justice
What is social justice about?
A) Punishing criminals
B) Making sure everyone has a fair chance in life
C) Deciding if someone is guilty or not
Answer: B) Making sure everyone has a fair chance in life
What is social justice about?
A) Punishing criminals
B) Making sure everyone has a fair chance in life
C) Deciding if someone is guilty or not
Answer: B) Making sure everyone has a fair chance in life
What is the right to remain silent in court?
A) The right to avoid any punishment
B) The right to not say anything that could make you look guilty
C) The right to ask for a different judge
Answer: B) The right to not say anything that could make you look guilty
What is the main goal of criminal justice?
A) To punish people who break the law
B) To help criminals avoid prison
C) To make sure everyone is treated fairly in court
Answer: A) To punish people who break the law
What does "presumption of innocence" mean?
A) A person is guilty until proven innocent
B) A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
C) A person has to prove their innocence in court
Answer: B) A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
What does "presumption of innocence" mean?
A) A person is guilty until proven innocent
B) A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
C) A person has to prove their innocence in court
Answer: B) A person is considered innocent until proven guilty
Why is access to legal advice important in the justice system?
A) It helps the government win every case
B) It ensures everyone can understand their rights and defend themselves properly
C) It allows people to avoid paying fines
B) It ensures everyone can understand their rights and defend themselves properly
What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights say about justice?
A) Everyone has the right to a fair trial and equal treatment under the law
B) Everyone can live without any laws
C) Everyone can be as rich as they want
Answer: A) Everyone has the right to a fair trial and equal treatment under the law
What is distributive justice focused on?
A) Making sure people are punished fairly
B) Making sure everyone has the same chances in life
C) Helping victims of crimes
Answer: B) Making sure everyone has the same chances in life
What is distributive justice focused on?
A) Making sure people are punished fairly
B) Making sure everyone has the same chances in life
C) Helping victims of crimes
Answer: B) Making sure everyone has the same chances in life
What does fair trial mean in the context of justice?
A) A trial where the judge is always fair
B) A trial where the accused is given a chance to defend themselves
C) A trial where the punishment is decided before the trial starts
Answer: B) A trial where the accused is given a chance to defend themselves
Which of the following is an example of equality before the law?
A) A rich person getting a lighter sentence than a poor person for the same crime
B) A judge treating everyone equally, no matter their wealth or background
C) A person not being allowed to go to court
Answer: B) A judge treating everyone equally, no matter their wealth or background
What is the role of a jury in a trial?
A) To help the judge make decisions
B) To decide if the accused person is guilty or not
C) To defend the accused person
Answer: B) To decide if the accused person is guilty or not