The Rule of Law (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does the rule of law principle fundamentally mean?
What does the rule of law principle fundamentally mean?
Everyone in society must obey the law
Are lawmakers exempt from the laws they create?
Are lawmakers exempt from the laws they create?
No, they cannot exempt themselves
Under presumption of innocence, who has the burden of proof in criminal cases?
Under presumption of innocence, who has the burden of proof in criminal cases?
The prosecution, not the accused
What is required for laws to be fairly enforceable?
What is required for laws to be fairly enforceable?
They must be clear, known & understood
What does 'independent' mean for judges and magistrates?
What does 'independent' mean for judges and magistrates?
Free from external pressure/influence
How should laws be applied under the rule of law?
How should laws be applied under the rule of law?
Equally regardless of wealth or status
Why was Mahsa Amini arrested in Iran in September 2022?
Why was Mahsa Amini arrested in Iran in September 2022?
Not wearing hijab to govt standards
What does the rule of law serve as for legal systems?
What does the rule of law serve as for legal systems?
A benchmark for fair & just operation
What happens when the rule of law breaks down?
What happens when the rule of law breaks down?
Arbitrary detention & unfair trials
What does the presumption of innocence prevent?
What does the presumption of innocence prevent?
Arbitrary punishment