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Year 10 - Citizenship

How does the justice system work elsewhere?

How do democratic systems work around the world?

Unit Summary

Pupils explore how key democratic structures such as the justice system, the media and government operate across the globe and consider the impact this has on human rights and citizens ability to take action.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how the role of the justice system varies across the world.

Key Notes

  • The role of the justice system is to enforce laws, ensure fairness and protect rights.
  • The justice system varies on how a country is governed.
  • An independent judiciary helps protect human rights.
  • An independent judiciary is crucial for separation of powers.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • judiciary: the branch of state that is responsible for enforcing the law; it is composed of judges and other legal officials
  • justice: fairness as a result of the application of the law, usually by a judge, in society

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All countries have fair and independent justice systems that protect everyone's rights equally.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The role of the justice system is to enforce laws, ensure fairness and protect rights. The justice system varies on how a country is governed.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'judiciary'

the branch of state that is responsible for enforcing the law; it is composed of judges and other legal officials.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: All countries have fair and independent justice systems that protect everyone's rights equally. Correction: Not all countries have justice systems that are fair or independent. In some countries, the Government may control the courts, leading to biased decisions and limited protection of human rights.

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