VCE Legal Studies Question Thread

[eeps]

I've looked over the study design, though I haven't done much besides that. I'll probably make notes which are relevant to the study design soon, since currently, I'm writing notes on everything from the textbook (which may not be all necessary) - I want to make sure I cover everything.

For some reason, I never do dot points - I write my notes in large chunks of paragraphs - which are my summaries.

Half-way through Unit 3.

[eeps]

Another question:

What's the difference between the attorney-general and the governor-general?.. in terms of their roles etc?

Presumably, the attorney-general relates to the VLRC, while the governor-general is involved in giving royal assent to legislation and so on?

This question isn't in any textbook or anything, I was just curious to know.

Cheers to anyone who can answer it!

[burbs]

Yeah pretty sure you got it. Governor General is the representative of the queen and because of the nature of responsible govt. is kind of a token position, just like the queen.

Also I believe they are in separate branches of govt.

[adelaide.emily10]

Another question:

What's the difference between the attorney-general and the governor-general?.. in terms of their roles etc?

Presumably, the attorney-general relates to the VLRC, while the governor-general is involved in giving royal assent to legislation and so on?

This question isn't in any textbook or anything, I was just curious to know.

Cheers to anyone who can answer it!

according to my legal dictionary:

the attorney general is the head legal officer appointed by the premier or prime minister and respresenting the corwn. a member of cabinet responsible for the initation of legisalation into parliament

govenor general is the title given to the queen's representative in federal parliament.to become valid,all new federal laws must recieve royal assent from the govenor general.

so basically the attorney general is responsible for the initiation of legislation(bills) and the govenor general is responsible for the approval of a bill into an act

hope this helps

[burbs]

Is the legal dictionary worth buying?

[adelaide.emily10]

Is the legal dictionary worth buying?

well it personally helped me a lot last year, it usually helps in clarifying things the textbook doesn't explain well or doesn't cover. but it really is up to you in the end, and if you feel that the textbook is not always adequate, then i recommend you buy one

[eeps]

Cheers for the help Burberry and adelaide.emily10.

[eeps]

Question 7 (4 marks)

Parliament is said to be an effective lawmaker. Explain two strengths and two weaknesses of parliament as a law maker.

For a basic question such as the one above, do the strengths need to correspond with the weaknesses and vice versa?

In Legal Studies 1/2, I was told they don't necessarily need to correspond, unless it is a "Critically evaluate" question - in which case, they have to correspond.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

[adelaide.emily10]

Question 7 (4 marks)

Parliament is said to be an effective lawmaker. Explain two strengths and two weaknesses of parliament as a law maker.

For a basic question such as the one above, do the strengths need to correspond with the weaknesses and vice versa?

In Legal Studies 1/2, I was told they don't necessarily need to correspond, unless it is a "Critically evaluate" question - in which case, they have to correspond.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

because it is a four mark question they do no necessarily have to correspond, however, when you get to 8 and 10 mark questions, corresponding them assits with the flow and so you work stands out from the rest (this is particularly important in a 10 mark question as they are marked globally than actually having a set mark allocation) but corresponding them even in 4 mark questions is still good practise but not necessary

[eeps]

Thanks for the help!

[nacho]

Is the legal dictionary worth buying?

well it personally helped me a lot last year, it usually helps in clarifying things the textbook doesn't explain well or doesn't cover. but it really is up to you in the end, and if you feel that the textbook is not always adequate, then i recommend you buy one

what is it called, and what exactly does it contain?
Sounds interesting, but unnecessary

[adelaide.emily10]

Is the legal dictionary worth buying?

well it personally helped me a lot last year, it usually helps in clarifying things the textbook doesn't explain well or doesn't cover. but it really is up to you in the end, and if you feel that the textbook is not always adequate, then i recommend you buy one

what is it called, and what exactly does it contain?
Sounds interesting, but unnecessary

my one is called 'legal dictionary for australians'  by peter alderson

it contains explanatory definitions of many terms, that's why i was able to answer the question about the executive and the attorney general, so it's good for detailed knowledge. i didn't buy it because i wanted to, i had to buy it for 1/2 legal in 2009 and then i just kept it for 3/4, it really depends how you use it to get the most effective use out of it.

[eeps]

Is the legal dictionary worth buying?

well it personally helped me a lot last year, it usually helps in clarifying things the textbook doesn't explain well or doesn't cover. but it really is up to you in the end, and if you feel that the textbook is not always adequate, then i recommend you buy one

what is it called, and what exactly does it contain?
Sounds interesting, but unnecessary

my one is called 'legal dictionary for australians'  by peter alderson

it contains explanatory definitions of many terms, that's why i was able to answer the question about the executive and the attorney general, so it's good for detailed knowledge. i didn't buy it because i wanted to, i had to buy it for 1/2 legal in 2009 and then i just kept it for 3/4, it really depends how you use it to get the most effective use out of it.

Sounds interesting!

How much did it cost, out of interest?

I'm using 2 textbooks this year, so that should be OK - one textbook may better explain certain information than the other.

[burbs]

I have the two textbooks too. Spoke to a couple of friends who finished this year, they said its not necessary. You could get all the info you need from wiki anyway.

[adelaide.emily10]

Is the legal dictionary worth buying?

well it personally helped me a lot last year, it usually helps in clarifying things the textbook doesn't explain well or doesn't cover. but it really is up to you in the end, and if you feel that the textbook is not always adequate, then i recommend you buy one

what is it called, and what exactly does it contain?
Sounds interesting, but unnecessary

my one is called 'legal dictionary for australians'  by peter alderson

it contains explanatory definitions of many terms, that's why i was able to answer the question about the executive and the attorney general, so it's good for detailed knowledge. i didn't buy it because i wanted to, i had to buy it for 1/2 legal in 2009 and then i just kept it for 3/4, it really depends how you use it to get the most effective use out of it.

Sounds interesting!

How much did it cost, out of interest?

I'm using 2 textbooks this year, so that should be OK - one textbook may better explain certain information than the other.

i bought it for $40 from my school booklist back in 2009. this year i used justice and outcomes, a+ legal notes and those that did 1/2 we used the legal dictionary, you probs don't need one because you have 2 textbooks