Legal Studies · Units 3 and 4
Legal Studies, practice exam 3
- 80 marks
- 21 pages
- 15 minutes reading
- 2 hours writing
Marks by area of study
Unit 3 AOS 1, The Victorian criminal justice system: 23 marksUnit 3 AOS 2, The Victorian civil justice system: 18 marksUnit 4 AOS 1, The people and the law-makers: 10 marksUnit 4 AOS 2, The people and reform: 29 marks
Section A: what each question tests (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presumption of innocence | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Reasons for law reform | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Roles of the Commonwealth houses | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 6 |
| 4a | Arbitration | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 3 |
| 4b | Arbitration compared with mediation | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 5 | Separation of powers | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 6 | Use of the courts to influence law reform | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 7 | Principles of justice; costs and time (civil) | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 10 |
Section B: questions on stimulus material (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Role of the magistrate | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 1b | Cultural differences and the Koori Court | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1c | Aggravating and mitigating factors | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1d | Community correction order and fine: purposes | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 6 |
| 1e | Need for legal practitioners (criminal) | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2a | Reasons for constitutional reform | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 3 |
| 2b | Double majority | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 2c | Factors affecting the success of a referendum | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 6 |
| 2d | Why referendums fail; the 2023 referendum | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 7 |