VCE Legal Studies Past Exam Questions
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a. Explain one reason why a sentence indication may not be appropriate in this case. 3 marks Instructions for Section A Answer all questions in the spaces provided. TURN OVER 3 201
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b. Describe one impact that a guilty plea may have on John’s criminal case. 3 marks 2019 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 4
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Question 2 (4 marks) As at 1 July 2019, the composition of the Commonwealth Parliament was as follows. Senate Gender Age Female Male Under 45 45 and over Data not available Total 3
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Question 3 (5 marks) Zena bought a second-hand dress for $300 for her Year 12 formal. She took it to her local dry-cleaning store, No Guarantees, to get it cleaned before the forma
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Question 5 (10 marks) In October 2018, the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) received terms of reference to review and report on Victoria’s committal system. As part of this r
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a. Referring to committal proceedings, justify one reason for the Victorian court hierarchy. 3 marks 2019 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 8
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b. Evaluate the ability of the VLRC to influence changes to the criminal justice system. In your answer, refer to one recent example of the VLRC recommending law reform. 7 marks TU
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Question 6 (10 marks) Section 116 of the Australian Constitution states: ‘The Commonwealth shall not make any law for establishing any religion, or for imposing any religious obser
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Question 1 (23 marks) Source 1 The following is an extract of section 22 of the Defamation Act 2005 (Vic). 22 Roles of judicial officers and juries in defamation proceedings (1) Th
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a. Is the power to change defamation laws a residual power or an exclusive power? Justify your answer. 2 marks 2019 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 14
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b. Explain one reason for the need to change defamation laws in Australia. 3 marks 15 2019 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM TURN OVER
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c. Bradley believes he is entitled to be elected to the Victorian Parliament because of sections 7 and 24 of the Australian Constitution. Explain why Bradley is wrong. 3 marks 2019
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