The Rule of Law (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Who must obey the law according to the rule of law principle?
Who must obey the law according to the rule of law principle?
All members of society
Which statement reflects the universal application dimension of the rule of law?
Which statement reflects the universal application dimension of the rule of law?
No person or institution is above the law
How does the Australian Constitution demonstrate the rule of law?
How does the Australian Constitution demonstrate the rule of law?
All parliaments & governments must obey it
What must laws be according to the clarity and accessibility principle?
What must laws be according to the clarity and accessibility principle?
Clear, understood, known & accessible
From which branches must the judiciary be independent?
From which branches must the judiciary be independent?
Executive and legislative branches
Who has the burden of proof under the presumption of innocence?
Who has the burden of proof under the presumption of innocence?
The prosecution
What verdicts can courts find defendants in criminal cases?
What verdicts can courts find defendants in criminal cases?
Guilty or not guilty
What does the democratic freedoms principle allow people to do?
What does the democratic freedoms principle allow people to do?
Criticise & challenge parliament/government
Why should trials and hearings be conducted in public?
Why should trials and hearings be conducted in public?
So justice can be 'seen to be done'
When did the US Capitol riot occur?
When did the US Capitol riot occur?
6 January 2021