Law
What is 'mens rea' in criminal law?
The guilty mind or intention
List 1 condition of a CCO.
Cannot leave Victoria, unpaid community work etc.
What does “bicameral” mean?
Two houses/chambers
What type of democracy does Australia have?
Representative democracy
What is a debate question/topic called?
The debate motion
What does ‘burden of proof’ mean in criminal trials? Who has it?
Who has the responsibility to prove the crime - the prosecution
Which court hears murder offences?
Supreme Court
What Political Party does the Liberal Party form a coalition with?
The Nationals
Capitalist or communist ideology? Resources should be accessible to those who can afford them.
Capitalist
If you are provided with a scenario/article in an assessment, what should you do with it?
Include it in your answer to the questions.
Which court would hear a serious manslaughter case in Victoria?
Supreme Court
List the 3 courts that do not use a jury.
Magistrates' Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, High Court
What Political Party is led by Pauline Hanson
Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Historically, which country is most closely associated with a communist government?
The USSR (Russia)
What is one way to rebut a point?
No evidence, wrong facts, unrealistic, contradiction
What is the difference between a summary and indictable offence?
Seriousness, the Act they are contained in, which court hears them
What is the acronym to help you remember the purposes of sentencing? What does each letter stand for?
DR DPP - deter, rehabilitate, denounce, protect, punish
How many seats are in the Senate?
76
Provide an example of a left-wing political ideology/policy.
Funding public services, more government involvement in private business, less restrictions on personal rights
What do you include in a 'discuss' question?
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
How is an aggravating factor considered by the judge? List 2 aggravating factors
It increases the offenders' culpability & sentencing - weapon, offences in front of children etc.
What does the term 'jurisdiction' mean?
The court's power to hear a dispute/offence
What is the difference between government and parliament?
Government is formed by the political party who has the most seats in the lower house. Parliament is EVERY politician that is elected, including the government.
What is the main political ideology of the Liberal Party of Australia?
Conservatism and economic liberalism
What is the best and most interesting VCE subject?
Legal Studies :-)