Legal Studies · Units 3 and 4
Legal Studies, practice exam 9
- 80 marks
- 21 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: 14 marksUnit 4 AOS 1, The people and the law-makers: 19 marksUnit 4 AOS 2, The people and reform: 19 marks
Section A: what each question tests (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Role of the Legislative Assembly | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 2a | Role of the parties (civil) | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 3 |
| 2b | Magistrate: case management | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Plea negotiations | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 7 |
| 4 | Separation of powers | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 5 |
| 5 | Factors to consider before initiating a civil claim | Unit 3 AOS 2 | 8 |
| 6 | Ability of courts to make law | Unit 4 AOS 1 | 10 |
Section B: questions on stimulus material (40 marks)
| Q | What it tests | Area of study | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Indictable offences heard summarily | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1b | Victoria Legal Aid and community legal centres | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 5 |
| 1c | Guilty pleas in sentencing | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1d | Community correction order: purposes | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 1e | Victim impact statements | Unit 3 AOS 1 | 4 |
| 2a | Significance of the 1967 referendum | 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 | 4 |
| 2d | Ability of the people to change the Constitution | Unit 4 AOS 2 | 8 |