⚖️ Part 1: Understanding Court Systems

1. Which court handles disputes between individuals or organisations?

Criminal Court

Civil Court

Family Court only

High Court only

2. What is the main aim of criminal courts?

To award money damages

To punish offenders and protect society

To resolve family disputes

To make new laws

3. Which of the following are rights of an accused person in criminal court? (Select all that apply)

Presumption of innocence

Right to legal representation

Right to a fair trial

Right to automatic compensation

4. In civil court, the person who brings the case is called the:

Accused

Defendant

Plaintiff

Prosecutor

📋 Part 2: Case Classification

5. Read each scenario below and write "CIVIL" or "CRIMINAL" to classify which court would handle the case:

a) Sarah sues her neighbour for $5,000 in damages after their tree fell on her car. _______________

b) Michael is charged with burglary for breaking into a shop. _______________

c) A company refuses to pay a supplier for goods delivered. _______________

d) Someone is caught driving under the influence of alcohol. _______________

e) Two business partners disagree about how to divide profits. _______________

6. Explain the main difference between the role of a judge in civil court versus criminal court:

7. Why do you think Australia has separate civil and criminal court systems rather than one combined system?

8. Complete the table by filling in the missing information:

9. Describe one way that victims' rights are protected in the Australian court system:

10. In your opinion, what is the most important difference between civil and criminal courts and why?