AQA GCSE · Citizenship Studies 8100

How has the law developed over time, and how does the law protect the citizen and deal with criminals?: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which historical document, signed in 1215, established the principle that everyone, including the monarch, is subject to the law?

Question 2

1 mark

How does the youth justice system in the UK differ from the adult justice system?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following historical developments most significantly shifted the UK towards a system where the monarch is not above the law?

Question 4

1 mark

Which piece of legislation passed in 1998 incorporated the rights from the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the difference between legislation and common law?

Question 6

2 marks

Name the specific legal document passed in 1998 that incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.

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Question 7

3 marks

Identify three different purposes of sentencing used by courts when dealing with those who commit a crime.

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Question 8

3 marks

Explain the difference between common law and legislation.

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Question 9

4 marks

Sentencing serves several purposes within the UK justice system.
(a) Identify and explain three different purposes of sentencing (e.g., retribution, rehabilitation).
(b) Briefly describe how the youth justice system differs in its approach to sentencing compared to adult courts.

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Question 10

7 marks

The development of law in the UK has been influenced by both Common Law and Legislation.
(a) Distinguish between Common Law and Legislation, explaining how each is created.
(b) Analyze the historical significance of the Magna Carta (1215) in the development of modern citizens' rights.
(c) How does international humanitarian law attempt to protect victims during times of armed conflict?

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