VCE Legal Studies Past Exam Questions
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Question 6 (6 marks) Discuss the extent to which the separation of powers acts as a check on the Commonwealth Parliament in law-making. d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a TURN
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Question 7 (7 marks) Analyse how the doctrine of precedent affects the ability of the courts to make law. d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a TURN OVER 11 2023 LEGAL STUDIES EX
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Question 8 (10 marks) Discuss the extent to which the High Court has had an impact on the division of law-making powers. In your response, explain the ways in which these powers ar
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Question 1 (25 marks) After smashing the windows of a local shopfront, Terri, 24, is required to attend the County Court of Victoria on charges of destroying or damaging property.
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a. Explain what a representative proceeding is, and why it is not appropriate for the shop owner. 3 marks Instructions for Section B Use stimulus material to answer the questions i
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b. Explain how case management by the judge could assist in the resolution of the shop owner’s case. 3 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2023 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 16
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c. Explain the purpose of one other civil pre-trial procedure, apart from case management. 3 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 17 2023 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM TURN OVER
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d. Distinguish between the responsibilities of the legal representatives in each case. 6 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2023 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 18
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e. Justify the appropriateness of either a fine or a community correction order as a sanction in the criminal case against Terri. 5 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 19
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f. Discuss one method, other than the courts, that could be used to resolve the civil dispute. 5 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2023 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 20
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Question 2 (15 marks) The rights and roles of victims in criminal trials have been the subject of a Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) inquiry. Recommendations for reform have
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(a) where a decision is made by the Director of Public Prosecutions to discontinue a prosecution a. Explain one reason why law reform has been sought in relation to victims’ rights
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