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2007 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Legal Studies Total marks 100 S ection I Pages 2 6 25 marks This section has two parts, Part A and Part B Allow about 45 minutes for this section General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes Working time 3 hours Write using black or blue pen Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of page 5 Part A 15 marks Attempt Questions 1 15 Part B 10 marks Attempt Question 16 S ection II Page 7 25 marks Attempt Question 17 Allow about 45 minutes for this section S ection III Pages 8 10 50 marks Attempt TWO questions from Questions 18 25, each from a different Focus Study Allow about 1 hour and 30 minutes for this section 408 Section I Law and Society 25 marks Allow about 45 minutes for this section Part A 15 marks Attempt Questions 1 15 Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1 15. 1 Who is responsible for making a Federal statute? (A) The High Court (B) The Prime Minister (C) The Governor-General (D) The Australian Parliament 2 Which best describes how a criminal case must be proved? (A) By the defendant, beyond reasonable doubt (B) By the prosecution, beyond reasonable doubt (C) By the plaintiff, on the balance of probabilities (D) By the prosecution, on the balance of probabilities 3 Which of the following best illustrates the concept of state sovereignty? (A) The right of citizens to vote (B) The right of a country to make its own laws (C) The right of indigenous peoples to seek self-determination (D) The right of a country to influence the laws of other countries 4 How is a domestic legal right created? (A) By common law (B) By customary law (C) Through cultural traditions (D) By signing a United Nations convention 5 What are the distinctive features of the civil law system? (A) Natural justice and customary law (B) Inquisitorial system and natural justice (C) Customary law and codification of laws (D) Inquisitorial system and codification of laws 2 6 What is NOT an essential concept of justice? (A) Access (B) Equality (C) Fairness (D) Representation 7 Which of the following is a treaty that enshrines human rights? (A) The Convention on the Rights of the Child (B) The United States Bill of Rights (C) The Law of the Sea (D) Magna Carta 8 Con has been fined for driving 60 km/h in a 40 km/h zone. What type of law has Con breached? (A) Common law (B) Private law (C) Statutory law (D) Tort law 9 Who is most likely to be granted legal aid? (A) All Australian citizens (B) All those who plead guilty (C) People who pass a means test (D) Young people facing criminal charges 10 Which of the following is a non-legal measure that addresses human rights issues? (A) Amendments to the NSW Constitution (B) Published reports in the Australian media (C) Decisions of the International Court of Justice (D) Investigations by the Commonwealth Ombudsman 3 11 How could the right to protest best be protected in Australia? (A) By passing a statute (B) By a decision of a High Court judge (C) By amending the Australian Constitution (D) By a resolution of the Australian Parliament 12 Which of the following is an essential element of the natural law doctrine? (A) State sovereignty (B) Procedural fairness (C) Customary law cannot be overruled (D) The state does not have unlimited power 13 Which of the following attempts to remove institutionalised inequality? (A) Legal aid (B) The rule of law (C) Victim impact statements (D) The doctrine of precedent 14 Which of the following is an essential feature of a human right? (A) It is universal. (B) It is collective. (C) It is recognised by a court. (D) It is recognised by the state. 15 Judges are always required to provide reasons for their decisions. What does this best illustrate? (A) The operation of the rule of law (B) The operation of customary law (C) The operation of the doctrine of natural justice (D) The operation of the doctrine of the separation of powers 4 Board of Studies NSW 2007 2 007 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Legal Studies Centre Number Section I (continued) Part B 10 marks Attempt Question 16 Student Number Answer the question in the spaces provided. Marks Question 16 (10 marks) (a) Identify TWO ways that human rights are protected by Australian domestic law. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 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Question 16 continues on page 6 409 5 2 Marks Question 16 (continued) (c) Explain the differences between statute law and common law and how each responds to changes in society. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 16 6 Board of Studies NSW 2007 6 2 007 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Legal Studies Section II Focus Study Crime 25 marks Attempt Question 17 Allow about 45 minutes for this section Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Start each part of this question on a new page. Marks Question 17 (25 marks) (a) Identify a penalty no longer available in Australia and give an example. 2 (b) What are the elements of a crime? 3 (c) Identify and analyse TWO conditions that have led to the reform of criminal law. 8 (d) Thoroughly examine the purposes of punishment. Refer to relevant examples to support your answer. 12 Please turn over 410 7 Section III Additional Focus Studies 50 marks Attempt TWO questions from Questions 18 25, each from a different Focus Study Allow about 1 hour and 30 minutes for this section Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate an understanding of relevant legal information and issues illustrate your answer with examples from one or more of the following: legislation, documents, treaties, cases, media reports communicate using legal terminology and concepts relevant to domestic or international law present a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question Marks Question 18 Optional Focus Study 1 Consumers (25 marks) (a) To what extent does the law, as it applies to consumers, reflect changes in the market place? 25 OR (b) Analyse how the law protects consumers and manages conflict in the market place. 25 Question 19 Optional Focus Study 2 Family (25 marks) (a) Society moves ahead and the law limps behind. 25 Discuss this statement in relation to continuity and change in the law as it applies to family members. OR (b) The law only exists to manage conflict. Evaluate this statement in relation to family members. 8 25 Marks Question 20 Optional Focus Study 3 Global Environment (25 marks) (a) Discuss the need for continuity and change in the law in order to protect the global environment. 25 OR (b) How effective is the law in responding to conflict arising from the need to protect the global environment? 25 Question 21 Optional Focus Study 4 Indigenous Peoples (25 marks) (a) Discuss the need for continuity and change in the law as it applies to indigenous peoples. 25 OR (b) How effective is international law in managing conflict that arises when protecting the rights of indigenous peoples? 25 Question 22 Optional Focus Study 5 Shelter (25 marks) (a) Society moves ahead and the law limps behind. 25 Discuss this statement in relation to the law as it applies to securing shelter. OR (b) How effective is the law in managing conflict and promoting cooperation in relation to shelter? Please turn over 9 25 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate an understanding of relevant legal information and issues illustrate your answer with examples from one or more of the following: legislation, documents, treaties, cases, media reports communicate using legal terminology and concepts relevant to domestic or international law present a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question Marks Question 23 Optional Focus Study 6 Technological Change (25 marks) (a) How effective is the law in keeping pace with technological change? 25 OR (b) The law only exists to manage conflict. 25 Evaluate this statement in relation to technological change. Question 24 Optional Focus Study 7 Workplace (25 marks) (a) How effective is the law in responding to current issues in the workplace? 25 OR (b) The law only exists to manage conflict. 25 Evaluate this statement in relation to the workplace. Question 25 Optional Focus Study 8 World Order (25 marks) (a) International law is being left behind by a rapidly changing world. 25 Discuss this statement in relation to continuity and change as it applies to world order. OR (b) How effective are legal instruments and non-legal measures in achieving world order? End of paper 10 Board of Studies NSW 2007 25

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