Legal Studies · Units 3 and 4
Legal Studies, practice exam 5
- 80 marks
- 22 pages
- 15 minutes reading
- 2 hours writing
Marks by area of study
Unit 3 AOS 1, The Victorian criminal justice system: 28 marksUnit 3 AOS 2, The Victorian civil justice system: 15 marksUnit 4 AOS 1, The people and the law-makers: 37 marks
Section A: what each question tests (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right to be tried without unreasonable delay | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 2a | Reasons for statutory interpretation | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2b | Effects of statutory interpretation | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Reasons for the court hierarchy (civil) | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Ability of courts to influence parliament | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 5 |
| 5 | Division of powers and section 109 | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 7 |
| 6 | Legal representation, Victoria Legal Aid and community legal centres | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 10 |
Section B: questions on stimulus material (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Burden and standard of proof: criminal and civil | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1b | Victims’ rights: information about proceedings and release | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1c | General deterrence: fine and imprisonment | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 5 |
| 1d | Time and the principles of justice | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 6 |
| 1e | Types of damages | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 2a | Representative government | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2b | High Court and representative government | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 6 |
| 2c | Standing | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 2d | Limits on the supremacy of parliament | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 4 |