Introduction to Unit 2 (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the fundamental purpose of civil law?
What is the fundamental purpose of civil law?
To protect and uphold individual rights
What is a remedy in civil law?
What is a remedy in civil law?
A court order to address a wrong
What is the most frequently awarded remedy in civil cases?
What is the most frequently awarded remedy in civil cases?
Damages
What is assault as defined in the note?
What is assault as defined in the note?
Intentional/reckless force without excuse
What standard of proof applies in criminal cases?
What standard of proof applies in criminal cases?
Beyond reasonable doubt
What standard of proof applies in civil cases?
What standard of proof applies in civil cases?
Balance of probabilities
Who brings the action in a criminal case?
Who brings the action in a criminal case?
Prosecution, representing the state
What is the outcome called in a criminal case?
What is the outcome called in a criminal case?
Sanction (punishment)
Why can someone be liable civilly but not guilty criminally for the same act?
Why can someone be liable civilly but not guilty criminally for the same act?
Different standards of proof apply
What sanction did Willow receive in the criminal case?
What sanction did Willow receive in the criminal case?
$2,500 fine