Year 7 Civics and Citizenship Crossword

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  1. 1. The system of courts, which interpret and enforce the laws of a country
  2. 3. a vote on such a measure.
  3. 5. Society’s concept of fairness. The laws of a society should be applied in a way that is fair and equal for all so that just outcomes are delivered.
  4. 8. A party in a criminal case who represents the community as a whole and aims to prove ‘the accused’ is guilty beyond reasonable doubt. Sometimes called the ‘State’ or the ‘Crown’.
  5. 12. the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed.
  6. 14. A group of ordinary citizens randomly selected to hear and assess the evidence in a court case and deliver a verdict.
  7. 15. What level of government takes care of quarantine?
  8. 17. What level of government takes care of police?
  9. 21. A lawyer who is responsible for the day to day managing of a court case who spends their time communicating with clients and witnesses and preparing court documents. They work closely with and instruct barristers.
  10. 22. What is the surname of the Prime minister?
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  1. 1. An independent court official who hears cases brought before the courts and ensures the accused has a fair trial.
  2. 2. government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.
  3. 4. What is the surname of the opposition leader?
  4. 6. the act of federating or uniting in a league.
  5. 7. having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body
  6. 9. A person who gives evidence in a court case about what they have seen/know about a matters relevant to the case.
  7. 10. A place where laws are interpreted and disputes are settled.
  8. 11. What level of government takes care of rubbish collection?
  9. 13. How many territories are there?
  10. 16. Formal rules made by parliaments and governments that are designed to govern the way in which people behave. E.g. Criminal laws.
  11. 18. The kings name is King Charles the _____?
  12. 19. How many states are there?
  13. 20. An experienced lawyer who specializes in an area of law and spends most of their day in court presenting and arguing clients’ cases.
  14. 22. A person accused of a crime who is a party in criminal law case and is prosecuted against by the State. Sometimes also called the ‘defendant’.