Legal Studies · Units 3 and 4
Legal Studies, practice exam 6
- 80 marks
- 21 pages
- 15 minutes reading
- 2 hours writing
Marks by area of study
Unit 3 AOS 1, The Victorian criminal justice system: 21 marksUnit 3 AOS 2, The Victorian civil justice system: 22 marksUnit 4 AOS 1, The people and the law-makers: 22 marksUnit 4 AOS 2, The people and reform: 15 marks
Section A: what each question tests (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard of proof (criminal) | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2a | Establishing a Royal Commission | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 2 |
| 2b | Role of Royal Commissions | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Appropriateness of VCAT | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 4a | Role of the Commonwealth Parliament in constitutional change | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 4b | Possible future reform: First Nations Voice | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 5 | Community correction orders | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 8 |
| 6 | Key personnel and fairness | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 10 |
Section B: questions on stimulus material (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Limitation of actions | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 3 |
| 1b | Judge: case management | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 1c | Role of a civil jury | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 1d | Damages and injunctions | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 6 |
| 2a | Role of the Legislative Council | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2b | Bicameral structure of parliament | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 6 |
| 2c | International pressures | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 5 |
| 2d | Residual powers | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2e | Representative nature of parliament | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 5 |