Legal Studies · Units 3 and 4
Legal Studies, practice exam 8
- 80 marks
- 22 pages
- 15 minutes reading
- 2 hours writing
Marks by area of study
Unit 3 AOS 1, The Victorian criminal justice system: 17 marksUnit 3 AOS 2, The Victorian civil justice system: 27 marksUnit 4 AOS 1, The people and the law-makers: 19 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 | Roles of the magistrate and the judge | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Time (civil) | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 3a | Express rights | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 2 |
| 3b | Enforcement of express rights | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 2 |
| 3c | Limitations of express rights | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Cultural differences and equality | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Imprisonment | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 8 |
| 6 | Law reform bodies | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 10 |
Section B: questions on stimulus material (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Court hierarchy: jurisdiction and administrative convenience | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 3 |
| 1b | Need for legal practitioners (civil) | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 1c | Settlement at mediation; costs and time | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 1d | Role of the judge (civil trial) | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 4 |
| 1e | Appeals and the principles of justice | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 2a | Demonstrations | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 2b | Use of the courts; courts influencing parliament | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 5 |
| 2c | Precedent and judicial conservatism | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 2d | Representative nature of parliament | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 4 |