Name: ______________________________ Teacher: ______________________________

LEGAL STUDIES UNITS 3 AND 4

Practice written examination 2013


Reading time: 15 minutes
Writing time: 2 hours

QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK

Structure of book

Number of questions Number of questions
to be answered
Number of marks

13


13

70


Students are permitted to bring into the examination room: pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers,
sharpeners and rulers.
Students are NOT permitted to bring into the examination room: blank sheets of paper and/or
white-out liquid/tape.
No calculator is allowed in this examination.
Materials supplied
Question and answer book.
Additional space is available at the end of the book if you need extra paper to complete an
answer. Clearly label all answers with the appropriate question number.
Instructions
Write your name and your teachers name in the spaces provided above on this page.
You should make use of stimulus material where it is included. However, it is not intended that
this material will provide you with all the information to fully answer the question.
All written responses must be in English.


Students are NOT permitted to bring mobile phones and/or any other unauthorised electronic
devices into the examination room.
Instructions
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

Question 1 (1 mark)
Outline one reason why laws may need to change.





Question 2 (3 marks)
Using examples, explain the difference between exclusive powers and residual powers.












Question 3 (3 marks)
Outline the structure of the Commonwealth Parliament.










Question 4 (8 marks)
a. Compare mediation and judicial determination as types of dispute resolution methods used by
courts.
4 marks














b. Evaluate two strengths of judicial determination.
4 marks













Question 5 (6 marks)
Analyse the impact of the referral of powers on the division of law-making powers.




















Question 6 (4 marks)
a. Explain the purpose of a demonstration.
1 mark





b. Evaluate the effectiveness of demonstrations as a method used by individuals to influence a
change in the law.
3 marks











Question 7 (3 marks)
a. Define the term structural protection of rights.
1 mark




b. Explain one example of a structural protection of rights that you have studied this year.
2 marks






Question 8 (6 marks)
Evaluate three strengths of parliament as a law-making body.


















Question 9 (6 marks)
Compare two features of the adversary system of trial with two features of the inquisitorial system of
trial.



















Question 10 (3 marks)
Explain what a committal hearing is and its purpose.









Question 11 (8 marks)
Explain the operation of the doctrine of precedent.


























Question 12 (9 marks)
Kelly and Jake find themselves in court after an accident that was caused by Jakes negligent actions.
The accident has left Kelly with serious injuries.
a. Explain the civil pre-trial procedures that would occur before this case goes to trial.
6 marks
























b. Describe one civil remedy that could be awarded, and discuss its purposes.
3 marks









Question 13 (10 marks)
The jury system is not outdated and should not be changed or replaced.
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement, evaluate the effectiveness of
the jury system and discuss possible reforms and alternatives to the jury system.