Unit 3 & 4 Legal Studies - Practice Exam - Engage Education ...
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Ω<strong>Engage</strong><strong>Education</strong>Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong><strong>Practice</strong> <strong>Exam</strong> Question and Answer BookletDuration: 15 minutes reading time, 2 hours writing timeStructure of book:Number of questions Number of questions to Number of marksbe answered15 15 70Students are permitted to bring into the examination room: pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers andrulers.Students are not permitted to bring into the examination room: blank sheets of paper and/or whiteout liquid/tape.No calculator is allowed in this examination.Materials supplied: This question and answer booklet of 17 pages.Instructions: You must complete all questions of the examination. Write all your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> FoundationInstructionsAnswer all questions in the spaces provided.QuestionsQuestion 1Explain the principle of responsible government.2 marksQuestion 2Outline the structure of Victorian Parliament.3 marksPage 16.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>Question 3a. Outline two avenues by which individuals and group attempt to influence legislative change.b. How effective are each of these methods? Why?2 marks2 marksTotal: 4 markswww.engageeducation.org.au Page 2
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> FoundationQuestion 4a. What is the impact of s.109 of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (UK) on thedivision of law-making powers between State and Federal Parliament?b. Name and describe one other way in which division of law-making powers can change.1 mark2 marksTotal: 3 marksPage 36.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>Question 5How significant is the High Court in interpreting the Constitution? Explain using two case examples.4 markswww.engageeducation.org.au Page 4
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> FoundationQuestion 6What is the original and appellate jurisdiction of the following courts?a. Magistrates’ Court2 marksb. County Court2 marksTotal: 4 marksPage 56.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>Question 7Why do courts sometimes have to interpret statutes? Give two reasons with examples whereappropriate.4 markswww.engageeducation.org.au Page 6
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> FoundationQuestion 8What are the main strengths and weaknesses of the adversary system of trial?4 marksPage 76.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>Question 9What is the inquisitorial system of trial? In your answer, discuss one country or Australian court thatutilises this system.2 markswww.engageeducation.org.au Page 8
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> FoundationQuestion 10What kinds of remedies are available to plaintiffs in civil cases? What are the purposes of theseremedies?4 marksPage 96.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>Question 11How do the aims of civil remedies differ from the aims of criminal sanctions? Give at least twodifferences.2 markswww.engageeducation.org.au Page 10
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> FoundationQuestion 12Peter has been in a long running dispute with his neighbour Dave over the rebuilding of the old, rottingwooden fence dividing their properties, and wants to take the dispute to a legal body.a. Advise Peter as to whether he should take his matter to court or to VCAT. In your answer, discussthe similarities and differences between courts and VCAT.6 marksPage 116.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>b. Explain to Peter two alternative methods of dispute resolution that are available to him.2 marksTotal: 8 markswww.engageeducation.org.au Page 12
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> FoundationQuestion 13Juries are a necessary element of the judiciary for indictable criminal offences.a. What is the role of the jury in criminal cases?1 markb. How is the jury empanelled?3 marksTotal: 4 marksPage 136.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>Question 14Common law is law made specifically through the courts.a. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of law-making through the courts.www.engageeducation.org.au Page 14
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundationb. Sometimes, courts can work together with parliament in the law-making process. Describe fourways in which the relationship between courts and parliament operates.8 marks4 marksTotal: 12 marksPage 156.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>Question 15‘Parliament is an ineffective law-maker which requires no significant reforms’.Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement, including discussion on thesovereignty of parliament.www.engageeducation.org.au Page 16
<strong>Unit</strong>s 3 and 4 <strong>Legal</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>The <strong>Engage</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Foundation10 marksEnd of BookletLooking for solutions? Visit www.engageeducation.org.au/practice-examsPage 176.5 hour revision seminars for just $56 -- visit www.ee.org.au for more info.
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