Practice Legal Studies Multiple Choice Questions with Answers Quiz-2

Q.1.

Crime is defined as; An act or omission that constitutes a criminal offence against society

True
False

Q.2.

What is Ratio Decidendi?

Law that has been developed on the basis f preceding rulings by judges
The reason for deciding the outcome of a case
a certain legal practice is observed and the relevant actors consider it law (isn’t law but is followed as so)
'By the law' statements the Judge writes to help explain a decision; not legally binding

Q.3.

The law applies equally to all; no-one is above the law

Customary Law
Justice
Rule of Law
Statute

Q.4.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective law?

Adaptable
Challenging
Enforceable
Stable & Consistent

Q.5.

Presumed that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty is what?

Onus of Proof
Jury Verdict
Presumption of Innocence
Standard of Proof

Q.6.

The prosecution in a criminal trial to prove that the accused person is guilty of the offence with which he or she is charged is what?

Jury Verdict
Standard of Proof
Presumption of Innocence
Onus of Proof

Q.7.

What is the aim of Amnesty International?

provide a platform to promote information for awareness and rally support for change
advocates on behalf of those whose human rights are infringed
take peoples human rights infringements to the government
Both A & B

Q.8.

What is the role of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties?

ensures that all Queenslanders enjoy human rights
provides advocacy for human rights issues
provides a forum to build awareness and seek solutions for human rights
All of above

Q.9.

What is an implied right in the Australian Constitution?

right to vote
right to freedom of political communication
right to freedom of religion
right to trial by jury

Q.10.

The media informs the public on human rights violations

true
false

Q.11.

What is the UN General Assembly?

an assembly that discusses general Human Rights
ensures refugees human rights are upheld
hears complaints from individuals
main forum for International discussion, many relating to human rights

Q.12.

Who are the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council?

France, Germany, Japan, USA, UK
France, USA, Russia, China, UK
Germany, Russia, Australia, UK, Japan
Australia, France, USA, Japan, Germany

Q.13.

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights hear individual complaints

true
false

Q.14.

Who monitors the compliance of the ICCPR?

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
The Committee on economic, social and cultural rights
Human Rights Committee
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Q.15.

What are the features of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

31 articles
one optional protocol
7 parts
Both A & B

Q.16.

Human rights are;

universal
indivisible
inalienable
inherent
All of above

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