VCE Legal Studies Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 1(b)Question part (b)
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b. To what extent would it be appropriate for Louise's clients to initiate a class action against Louise? 3 marks e s a £ 2 H 3 = o [=] Section A
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Question 2 (4 marks) Jai has been found guilty of the attempted murder of Georgia and has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment. Explain what a victim impact statement is and ho
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Question 3 (13 marks) The Australian Constitution limits the powers of the Commonwealth Parliament in law-making and itis difficult to change. Only eight referendum questions out o
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a. Outline one reason why the wording of the Australian Constitution may need to be reformed. 2 marks Section A
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b. Analyse two factors that may affect the success of future constitutional reform through the referendum process. 6 marks o ° = eS H E) Ed @ Fl &
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c. Other than the referendum process, discuss another way the Australian Constitution acts as a check on the law-making powers of the Commonwealth Parliament. 5 marks e s a £ 2 H 3
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Question 4 (8 marks) Evaluate the ability of parliamentary committees or Royal Commissions to influence legislative reform. Support your answer with reference to one example of a r
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Question 5 (10 marks) “The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is always the most appropriate institution for resolving civil disputes and achieving the principles o
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Question 1 (21 marks) Luke was charged with contempt of court for carrying out research while he was a juror in a trial in the County Court. It was alleged that Luke failed to comp
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(a) on a panel for a trial; or a. Describe one right Luke has as the accused in his criminal case in the Magistrates’ Court. 3 marks e s a £ 2 H 3 = o [=] Section B
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(b) a juror in a trial — must not make an enquiry for the purpose of obtaining information about a party to the trial or any matter relevant to the trial, except in the proper exer
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c. In hearing the appeal in Luke's case, the judge was required to interpret section 78A of the Juries Act 2000 (Vic). Suggest why this section may have required interpretation. 3
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