Social Cohesion
What is social cohesion?
Fairness, Equality and Access
What are the principles of Justice?
Jaywalking is regularly disobeyed because of this reason
What is enforceable?
Erin Patterson (Mushroom Killer) received what as her sentence?
A. 15 YEARS B 25 YEARS C LIFE D NOT GUILTY
C
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
To maintain order and show acceptable guidelines of behaviour
What are ways laws help achieve social cohesion?
Substantive Equality
What type of equality requires accommodations to provide a level playing field?
A move towards banning plastic straws would be seen as...
What is reflecting society's values?
How many cases are heard in the Magistrates' Court each year
A 20,000 B 85,000 C 95,000 D, 110,000
B
What modern country was once known as Persia?
Iran
The methods and institutions, that help implement the law.
What is the role of the legal system in achieving social cohesion?
All parties should be able to participate in an open and transparent process
What is an example of Fairness?
Why is it important that laws are known?
How many people currently sit in the house of representatives
A 151 B148 C 152 D 150
D
What sport do you race to the finish line but never cross it
Swimming
You see a crime, you should report it.
What is your role as an individual in achieving social cohesion
Everyone should be able to engage and be informed about the legal process
What is the definition of access?
A law that is constantly changing every two weeks would result in breaches.
Why is it important that the law is stable?
How many judges sit in the high court
A 7 B 1 C 3 D 5
A
Which gas makes up approximately 78% of Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Everyone is bound by the law, and must obey the law no matter their social status.
What is the rule of law?
A body which provides duty lawyers to people who can't afford them
What is the Victorian Legal Aid?
A law that is confusing is unlikely to be
Why is it important laws are clear and understood?
How many people sit on a jury in a civil case?
A 12 B 6 C 4 D 8
B
What colour is a polar bear’s skin?
Jet Black