Legal Studies - Classifying Types of Law and Law Reform

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Who has the burden of proof in a civil court case?

Judge
Jury
Plaintiff (correct)
Defendant

What is the role of a judge's associate in court?

Recording court proceedings
Presiding over the court cases
Judge's confidential secretary (correct)
Giving legal advice to the defendant

Which legal personnel represents parties in court?

Jury
Witness
Court Reporter
Barristers and Solicitors (correct)

In which legal system are laws derived from specific court rulings?

Common Law (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key driving force behind law reform according to the text?

Changing social values (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a court officer in court proceedings?

Administer oaths and organize the courtroom (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the common law system used in Australia?

Laws are based on statutes passed by the parliament (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of legal personnel known as the 'prosecutor' in the civil court process?

To present the evidence and arguments on behalf of the plaintiff in a civil case (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between the common law and civil law systems?

The emphasis on codified statutes as the primary source of law (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the Australian legal system, which court is responsible for hearing and deciding the most serious criminal matters?

Supreme Court (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which legal personnel is responsible for presenting the case and evidence on behalf of the defendant in a civil court proceeding?

The defense attorney (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which court in the Australian legal system is responsible for hearing appeals from lower courts and ensuring the consistent interpretation and application of the law?

High Court (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of judges in the legal system?

To make and interpret the laws (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of contemporary Australian law?

British common law (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of parliament in the legal system?

Making laws through the legislative process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the common law system and the civil law system?

The common law system originated in Britain, while the civil law system originated in continental Europe (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the High Court in Australia?

To interpret the Constitution and resolve constitutional disputes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of contemporary Australian law mentioned in the text?

The Napoleonic Code (A) Signup and view all the answers