Justice and the Legal System · Justice and Ethics

The Adversarial System

Examining the roles of the prosecution, defense, and judge in a criminal trial.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is a competition between two sides the best way to find the truth?
  2. 2What is the government's role in providing legal aid to those who cannot afford it?
  3. 3What makes a trial fair in a democratic society?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C7K04
Year: Year 7
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice and Ethics

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