VCE Legal Studies Past Exam Questions
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Question 1 (2 marks) Outline one reason why the County Court of Victoria may not be bound by a precedent set by the Supreme Court of Victoria. Section A
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Question 2 continues on the next page. Question 2 (7 marks) Grant has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault after stabbing Andy in a fight, and one charge of threateni
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 63.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 29% of students · official report
a. Explain one purpose of plea negotiations in Grant’s criminal case. 3 marks
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b. Compare the roles of the prosecution in the criminal case and the plaintiff in the civil case. 4 marks Section A
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Question 3 (5 marks) The express protection of rights in the Australian Constitution is an effective check on parliament in law-making. Discuss the extent to which you agree with t
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Question 4 (9 marks) The 1967 referendum about First Nations Peoples was the most successful in Australia’s history.
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a. Outline the role of the Commonwealth Parliament in the referendum process to amend the Australian Constitution. 2 marks
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b. Explain one factor that contributed to the success of the 1967 referendum. 3 marks Section A
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c. Explain the impact of the 1967 referendum on the law-making powers of the Commonwealth Parliament. 4 marks
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 42.9% of available · official reportFull marks: 1% of students · official report
Question 5 (7 marks) Parliament and courts are both important law-making institutions in the Australian legal system. Analyse the relationship between these bodies in law-making. S
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Question 6 (10 marks) The Victorian civil justice system uses a variety of dispute resolution methods to resolve civil disputes and uphold the principles of justice. Evaluate the e
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Question 1 (22 marks) Source 1 Emma rented a property in Valley Springs. Following a report to police from a member of the public, the property was placed under surveillance by the
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