legal vce exam answers

[M_BONG]

basically two marks for one strength and one weakness as it says analyze the impact and two marks for an example, that is 4 marks so do the same for high court and theres your 8
i would use 1967 aborigines and for high court interpretation i would use Brislans case
basically state how both impacted, eg aborigines- it shifted division of powers to the comm allowing them to move into an area of law that was a residual power and legislate in regards to aboriginals.
does that help?

Wow. I never knew analyse meant strengths and weaknesses. I basically just did Dams case: list basic facts of the case; state how division of power changed and that is all.

[hola123]

i have a copy of the exam and i did legal last year getting a 50, so im happy to answer any questions or clarify any uncertain aspects of the exam
just ask a question and ill reply ASAP

Hey mate. Are you able to let me know what the two 8 markers and one 7 marker on the exam were? I seem to have forgotten doing them altogether! Cheers

[akeergar]

one mark stating that it is incorrect, then you would have to say why, i would say because the parliament is the supreme law making body and can abrogate law made by courts, besides high court, this is because parliament created the courts through legislation creating their jurisdiction and thus has control, whereas the high court was established by the constitution.\
essentially saying its incorrect, and saying parliament as the supreme law making body can abrogate common law will get you three marks

i said it was somewhat correct. First i explained why it was incorrect saying pretty much what you said above. But i said the parliament cannot overall the actual decision in that case. The decision made by the supreme court in that case was binding and the separation of power prevents the parliament from changing actual court decision. However it can be overridden in that it will not have to  be followed in future cases. It is future cases that the parliament has control over. Is this okay?

[lloyd18]

Any chance you could upload your copy of the exam? Am really keen to see what the exam was like.

cant now but ill write the questions and the associated marks.
(1) 2 marks- other than doctrine of precedent whats another reason for court hierarchy?
(b)2 marks-  outline why the supreme court(court of appeal) does not have to follow its previous decisions?
(2) 3 marks- explain the role of the senate in the law- making process?
(3) 2 marks- describe one restriction that is imposed by the constitution on the law making powers of the state parliaments.
(b) 4 marks- identify two types of law making powers of the state parliaments, provide an example of each.
(4) 3 marks- sophie has civil dispute with neighbour. she is seeking $500,000 in damages. Sophie thinks that
.her trial will be heard in the magistrates' court
. she will have a trial heard by a judge and a jury of 12 people
. she can go to the VLRC to seek legal advice
outline why each statement is incorrect.
(5) 2 marks- provide one reason why a court may need to interpret statute
(b) 3 marks- "parliament cannot make laws that override decisions made by the supreme court of victoria"-is this correct or incorrect?
(6) 4 marks- describe two dispute resolution methods that were used by the courts
(7) 4 marks- one similarity and one difference between aus approach and a country of your choices protection of rights
( 5 marks- "commital hearings are comlplicated and serve no useful purpose"- discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement.
(9)5 marks- "trial by jury is inefficient and outdated"- discuss two possible reforms to the jury system
(10) 6 marks- evaluate the effectiveness of two methods that are used by individuals or groups to influence a change in the law
(11)7 marks- vcat is always better option to resolve civil disputes than courts because it is less expensive and quicker- do you agree with this statement?
(12)using one referendum and one higgh court case, analyse the impact of referendum and the high courts interpretation of the commonwealth constitution on the division of law making powers.
(13)discuss the extent to which the adversarial system achieves one of the elements of an effective legal system. in your answer, compare two features of adversary with inquisitorial system.

[M_BONG]

cant now but ill write the questions and the associated marks.
(1) 2 marks- other than doctrine of precedent whats another reason for court hierarchy?
(b)2 marks-  outline why the supreme court(court of appeal) does not have to follow its previous decisions?
(2) 3 marks- explain the role of the senate in the law- making process?
(3) 2 marks- describe one restriction that is imposed by the constitution on the law making powers of the state parliaments.
(b) 4 marks- identify two types of law making powers of the state parliaments, provide an example of each.
(4) 3 marks- sophie has civil dispute with neighbour. she is seeking $500,000 in damages. Sophie thinks that
.her trial will be heard in the magistrates' court
. she will have a trial heard by a judge and a jury of 12 people
. she can go to the VLRC to seek legal advice
outline why each statement is incorrect.
(5) 2 marks- provide one reason why a court may need to interpret statute
(b) 3 marks- "parliament cannot make laws that override decisions made by the supreme court of victoria"-is this correct or incorrect?
(6) 4 marks- describe two dispute resolution methods that were used by the courts
(7) 4 marks- one similarity and one difference between aus approach and a country of your choices protection of rights
( 5 marks- "commital hearings are comlplicated and serve no useful purpose"- discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement.
(9)5 marks- "trial by jury is inefficient and outdated"- discuss two possible reforms to the jury system
(10) 6 marks- evaluate the effectiveness of two methods that are used by individuals or groups to influence a change in the law
(11)7 marks- vcat is always better option to resolve civil disputes than courts because it is less expensive and quicker- do you agree with this statement?
(12)using one referendum and one higgh court case, analyse the impact of referendum and the high courts interpretation of the commonwealth constitution on the division of law making powers.
(13)discuss the extent to which the adversarial system achieves one of the elements of an effective legal system. in your answer, compare two features of adversary with inquisitorial system.

You are such a legend!

[lloyd18]

If you can't do that can you please just type out the last question so we can have a discussion about it? Thanks a million!

done i replied to sam all the questions of the exam

[lloyd18]

i said it was somewhat correct. First i explained why it was incorrect saying pretty much what you said above. But i said the parliament cannot overall the actual decision in that case. The decision made by the supreme court in that case was binding and the separation of power prevents the parliament from changing actual court decision. However it can be overridden in that it will not have to  be followed in future cases. It is future cases that the parliament has control over. Is this okay?

besides the high court, the parliament can actually eradicate the entire precedent.
i dont think it is possible to justify that it was correct. Good luck though

[lloyd18]

I did that. I did read the analyse part of it however what exactly were you supposed to analyse? Example?

basically- the analysis would conssit with a strength and weakness for each. eg referendums a strength is that due to the double majority provision a proposal will only be successful if it has widespread support from the community. However a weakness is that it is costly eg 1999 refernda cost around 66 million.
in addition to what you said that would get the marks the mark allocation would go as such: example two marks and strength and weakness- two marks x2

[sam.utute]

done i replied to sam all the questions of the exam

Champ, thank you!

[lloyd18]

Wow. I never knew analyse meant strengths and weaknesses. I basically just did Dams case: list basic facts of the case; state how division of power changed and that is all.

analyse means to critically examine which entails both strength and weaknesses.
context is seen as pretty unecessary but will display your knowledge.

[akeergar]

besides the high court, the parliament can actually eradicate the entire precedent.
i dont think it is possible to justify that it was correct. Good luck though

My rational was that it cannot change the outcome of that particular case but how the decision is judged in future cases. But if not then yeah fair enough 

[lloyd18]

My rational was that it cannot change the outcome of that particular case but how the decision is judged in future cases. But if not then yeah fair enough 

yeh you are correct it cannot change the decision, however all it was really focusing on was the precdent that being the decision.
who cares its a couple marks you can still get a very high mark
good luck

[Outclass]

yeh you are correct it cannot change the decision, however all it was really focusing on was the precdent that being the decision.
who cares its a couple marks you can still get a very high mark
good luck

If you don't mind me asking, what did you get on your sacs/exams to achieve your 50

[lloyd18]

If you don't mind me asking, what did you get on your sacs/exams to achieve your 50

sacs i got 3 sacs 100% and the other three 95%^
and in the exam i dont actually know but i felt that i didnt get any wrong but i know the past few years to get a 50 you need at 69/70 at the lowest.

[Ozil]

What do you reckon you will need for a 40 considering the relatively easy paper, at least a 65/70?