Deck 5: The Structure of the Courts

Question 1

Which of the following does not hear civil matters?

A) Magistrates' Court
B) Crown Court
C) Court of Appeal
D) Supreme Court

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is a superior court?

A) Magistrates' Court
B) County Court
C) Coroners Court
D) High Court of Justice

Answer 2

D

Question 3

How many circuits are there in England & Wales?

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 12

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The Presiding Judges on a circuit have judicial oversight of the business on circuit.

Question 5

HM Courts and Tribunals Service has responsibility for all courts that sit in England & Wales

Question 6

How many Divisions of the High Court of Justice are there?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Question 7

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council was abolished by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

Question 8

The Court of _______ has responsibility for dealing with the affairs of those who are unable to act for themselves.

Question 9

Which court deals with investigations into the deaths of an individual?

A) Magistrates' Court
B) Coroners' Court.
C) High Court of Justice
D) Court of Investigations

Question 10

The Family Court was created by which Act of Parliament?

A) Family Law Act 2013
B) Crime and Courts Act 2013
C) Constitutional Reform Act 2005
D) Children and Families Act 2014