Definitions
Murder
unlawful killing of another person
How many jurors in a criminal trial?
12
Identify a theory we have studied
- labelling theory
- social control
- moral panics
What is the worlds largest desert?
Sahara desert
How many legs does a spider have
What is the only English word that ends with the letters “mt”?
Dreamt
Manslaughter
Identify the standard of proof
Balance of probabilities
Identify the 5 purposes of sanctions
(BONUS 25 POINTS if you are EXTREMELY specific)
- punishment
- deterrence (specific & general)
- denunciation
- protection
- rehabilitation
What year did the titanic sink?
1912
What language has the most words?
English
What is the largest country in the world that does not have a river?
Saudi Arabia
Culpable driving
The act of causing the death of another person while driving a motor vehicle
Explain the burden of proof & who has it
The responsibility to prove a case. This is on the prosecution
Define the social control theory
Looks at the interaction between the individual and their society and how they influence someone's behaviour.
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O
The fairy in Peter Pan goes by this name
Tinker Bell
Which movie was the first to win all five major Academy Awards (Best Picture, Actor, Actress, Director, and Screenplay)?
It Happened One Night (1934)
Mens rea & Actus reus
Guilty mind & guilty act
- right to contact a lawyer and a relative or friend
- right to silence
- right to a person in attendance
- right to an interpreter
Explain the process of the labelling theory
The labelling theory believes that once an individual is given a deviant label they will stick with that label. This individual then continues the behaviour.
What sport features in the Wimbledon Championships?
Tennis
Which country has the most natural lakes?
Canada
What ancient library was burned multiple times by different empires, including the Romans and early Christians?
The Library of Alexandria
Imprisonment
Identify the 4 elements of murder
1. The killing was unlawful
2. The accused's acts were voluntary
3. The accused caused the victims death
4. The accused acted with intent to kill or cause serious harm
Identify the 5 stages of a moral panic
1. Identification
2. Media reports
3. Labelling & stereotyping
4. Reaction of institutions
5. Fear & panic intensifies
What two animals are on Australia's coat of arms?
Emu & kangaroo
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups
Brazil
Which fruit was once known as a “Persian apple,” giving it the name it has today?
Peach
Deviance
The violation of social norms, which results in a negative response from people in society.
Answer this on the whiteboard:
Distinguish between aggravating and mitigating factors. Use examples to support your response.
Sample answer:
Aggravating factors are those that increase the severity of a crime, such as using a weapon. Whereas, mitigating factors are those that decrease the severity of a crime, such as showing remorse. The difference between the two is the level of severity.
Answer this on the whiteboard:
Discuss how imprisonment achieves a purpose of sanctions.
Imprisonment achieves specific deterrence as it prevents the offender from reoffending again due to the harsh penalty they receive. However, imprisonment doesn't achieve both specific and general deterrence as there is still a large number of people reoffending after they are released from prison.
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating hunger and thirst?
Hypothalamus
What word in the English language has the most definitions?
Set
What Beatles song was the first to feature the word “love” in the title?
Can't Buy Me Love (1964)