9 C&C Topic 19.2 + 19.3 + 19.4

Which term describes the party who initiates a civil action?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecution

• Adversary system

• Jurisdiction

Which term describes the party whom a plaintiff initiates a civil claim against?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecution

• Adversary system

• Jurisdiction

Which term refers to the party in a criminal case responsible for presenting the case against the accused?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecution

• Adversary system

• Jurisdiction

Which term is defined as a legal system where two parties represent their case before an impartial judge or jury?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecution

• Adversary system

• Jurisdiction

Which term refers to the authority of a court to hear certain types of disputes and cases?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecution

• Adversary system

• Jurisdiction

What is a court hierarchy?

• A list of all courts in alphabetical order

• A system arranging courts in levels of importance

• The process of how judges are appointed

• The order in which cases are recorded

What is the name of the intermediate court in Victoria?

• High Court

• Supreme Court

• County Court

• Magistrates’ Court

Which of the following is a function of the High Court of Australia?

• Deciding traffic violations

• Interpreting and applying the Constitution

• Resolving disputes over council laws

• Reviewing local by-laws

Which function does the High Court perform between states and the Commonwealth?

• Deals with family law

• Resolves disputes between state governments and the Commonwealth

• Hears minor criminal cases

• Oversees local government councils

Which of the following is not a function of the High Court of Australia?

• Interpreting the Constitution

• Resolving disputes between states

• Resolving disputes between states and the Commonwealth

• Hearing traffic offences