QUESTION 1 Which of the following statements is correct? 0 The standard of proof required in a criminal law case is beyond reasonable doubt O The standard of proof required in a civil law case is beyond reasonable doubt O The standard of proof required in a criminal law case is on the balace of probabilities O The standard of proof required in a criminal trial is determined by thejury QUESTION 2 The role of thejudge is to: 0 Decide questions of fact when there is nojury 0 Decide all questions of law 0 Remain impartial 0 All of the options QUESTION 3 Another name for common law is: 0 Case law 0 Equity 0 Legislation 0 All ofthe options QUESTION 4 Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for having a hierarchical court structure? 0 A hierarchy of courts ensures that the decision of any court is nal and cannot later be reviewed or overturned. O A hierarchy ofcourts provides a system ofappeals through which dissatised litigants may appeal from a decision ofa lower courtto a higher court to have the matter reconsidered. O A hierarchy of courts allows cases ofa similar nature to be tried in similar courts. 0 A hierarchy of courts allows each court to specialise in particular types of cases. QUESTION 5 Which of the following is a part of ofthe hierarchy of courts in Australia's states or territories? O The Family Court ofAustralia O The Victorian County Court 0 An arbitrator in a civil law dispute 0 The Federal Court ofAustralia QUESTION 6 In a civil matter being heard before a court: 0 The burden of proof is on the prosecution and the standard of proof required is beyond reasonable doubt O The burden of proofis on the plaintiffand the standard of proof required is beyond reasonable doubt O The burden of proof is on the prosecution and the standard of proof required is on the balance of probabilities O The burden of proofis on the plaintiffand the standard of proof required is on the balance of probabilities QUESTION 7 Utilitarian ethics refers to: O The application of universal principles of ethical behaviour 0 The character ofthe person making the decision 0 The social contract that exists between citizens 0 Decision making based on the greatest good QUESTION 8 The idea that a person must have moral reasons for doing or not doing something, that is, they must act in a rational manner, is consistent with: O Kant's ethical philosophy 0 Social contract theoryr O Utilitarianism O Virtue ethics QUESTION 9 Ethics could best be described as: 0 Christian beliefs 0 The rule of law 0 What is the right way to behave in a given situation 0 All of the options QUESTION 10 Federalism refers to: O Concurrent powers 0 The sharing of power between the Commonwealth and the states 0 The Separation of powers 0 All of the options