Legal Studies · Units 3 and 4
Legal Studies, practice exam 7
- 80 marks
- 22 pages
- 15 minutes reading
- 2 hours writing
Marks by area of study
Unit 3 AOS 1, The Victorian criminal justice system: 24 marksUnit 3 AOS 2, The Victorian civil justice system: 16 marksUnit 4 AOS 1, The people and the law-makers: 22 marksUnit 4 AOS 2, The people and reform: 18 marks
Section A: what each question tests (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exclusive powers | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Fairness and equality | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Reasons for constitutional reform | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 4a | VLRC: references and community law reform projects | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 3 |
| 4b | A recent VLRC inquiry | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Role of the media in law reform | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Class actions | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 6 |
| 7 | Consumer Affairs Victoria, VCAT and the courts | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 10 |
Section B: questions on stimulus material (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Specialisation: the Supreme Court | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 1b | Time and fairness | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1c | Purposes of plea negotiations | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1d | Factors considered in sentencing | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 5 |
| 1e | Victims’ right to be informed of likely release date | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 2a | Binding precedent | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2b | Distinguishing a precedent | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2c | Ability of courts to make law | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 5 |
| 2d | Codification of common law | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 2e | Parliament and courts as law-makers | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 5 |