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2008 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 10 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 9 Part A 15 marks Attempt Questions 1 15 Part B 10 marks Attempt Question 16 S ection II Page 11 25 marks Attempt Question 17 Allow about 45 minutes for this section S ection III Pages 12 14 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 What is tort law primarily concerned with? (A) Public rights and obligations (B) Crimes and their punishment (C) Civil injuries and their remedies (D) International rights and obligations 2 What is universal suffrage? (A) The right to vote (B) The right to education (C) The right to join a trade union (D) The right to legal representation 3 The High Court decision in Mabo is an example of which type of law? (A) Statute law (B) Common law (C) Customary law (D) International law 4 A judge hears a case involving her brother s business. What is this an example of? (A) Actual bias (B) Apparent bias (C) Procedural fairness (D) Natural law doctrine 2 5 Which right is NOT entrenched within the Australian Constitution? (A) The right to vote (B) The right to property (C) The right to education (D) The right to a jury trial 6 Historically, in which court were the principles of equity developed? (A) King s Court (B) Admiralty Court (C) Chancellor s Court (D) Ecclesiastical Court 7 A permit to conduct a protest march has been refused by the police. Which type of right has been denied? (A) A legal right (B) A collective right (C) An economic right (D) A civil and political right 8 Jack slipped on the floor at a shopping centre and broke his laptop computer. Which type of law would Jack use to sue the shopping centre? (A) Contract (B) Criminal (C) Property (D) Tort 9 Juan, a recent migrant, and John both applied for the same job. John gained the position based on his greater experience. What is this an example of? (A) Racial discrimination (B) Equality of opportunity (C) Equality before the law (D) Affirmative Action in the workplace 3 10 What is NOT an essential feature of a just law? (A) It provides an effective remedy. (B) It is widely known by the community. (C) It applies equally to all members of the community. (D) It is passed by a democratically elected parliament. 11 Which of the following is an outcome of the application of the rule of law? (A) Certainty (B) Equity (C) Fairness (D) Justice 12 What is the most common feature of the adversarial system? (A) The rules of evidence do not apply. (B) Judges determine which cases will be heard. (C) Hearings are based on the parties oral argument. (D) Judges determine the guilt or innocence of the parties. 13 Which of the following best illustrates the operation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law in Australia? (A) The High Court s Mabo decision (B) Traditional practices regulating a group of Indigenous people (C) The recognition of traditional tribal punishments by Australian courts (D) The rejection of the doctrine of terra nullius by the Australian parliament 4 14 A government has decided to confiscate land belonging to farmers even though the High Court has determined that this action is illegal. What does the government s action demonstrate? (A) A violation of the rule of law (B) An exercise of executive privilege (C) An application of the natural law doctrine (D) A violation of the doctrine of the separation of powers 15 A local newspaper is threatening to print an article defaming a well known resident. What is the most appropriate option for the resident? (A) Applying for an injunction (B) Contacting the NSW police (C) Contacting the NSW Ombudsman (D) Applying for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) 5 BLANK PAGE 6 BLANK PAGE 7 BLANK PAGE 8 Board of Studies NSW 2008 2 008 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) Define self-determination. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline the natural law doctrine. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 16 continues on page 10 409 9 Marks Question 16 (continued) (c) Outline arguments for and arguments against a Bill of Rights for Australia. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 16 10 Board of Studies NSW 2008 6 2 008 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) Give an example of a summary crime. 1 (b) Give an example of an indictable crime. 1 (c) 3 Outline the features of legal aid. (d) Compare ONE type of crime from list A with ONE type of crime from list B. A B Public order offences Economic offences Offences against the State 410 Drug offences Offences against persons (e) 8 Victimless crimes How effective are the types of penalties available in Australia in achieving justice for individuals and society? 11 12 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) Discuss the role and effectiveness of legal institutions in protecting consumers. 25 OR (b) To what extent does the law reflect moral and ethical standards of Australian society in relation to consumers? 25 Question 19 Optional Focus Study 2 Family (25 marks) (a) Discuss the role and effectiveness of legal institutions in protecting family members. 25 OR (b) To what extent does the law reflect moral and ethical standards of Australian society in relation to family members? 12 25 Marks Question 20 Optional Focus Study 3 Global Environment (25 marks) (a) Assess international and domestic efforts to protect the global environment. 25 OR (b) How effective have international conferences and international instruments been in protecting the global environment? 25 Question 21 Optional Focus Study 4 Indigenous Peoples (25 marks) (a) Evaluate the role and effectiveness of the law in achieving justice for Indigenous peoples. 25 OR (b) To what extent does the law as it relates to Indigenous peoples reflect moral and ethical standards? 25 Question 22 Optional Focus Study 5 Shelter (25 marks) (a) How effective is the law in balancing the rights of those seeking shelter with the rights of those providing shelter? 25 OR (b) Explain how and why some types of shelter require a person to give up individual rights. 25 Question 23 Optional Focus Study 6 Technological Change (25 marks) (a) How effective is the law in balancing the rights of the users of technology with those of the creators of technology? 25 OR (b) Evaluate the role and effectiveness of the law in regulating technological change. Please turn over 13 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 24 Optional Focus Study 7 Workplace (25 marks) (a) Assess the role of the statutory framework in the workplace. 25 OR (b) How effective is the law in achieving justice in the workplace? 25 Question 25 Optional Focus Study 8 World Order (25 marks) (a) Discuss the statement: Without law there can be no world order. 25 OR (b) Evaluate methods of achieving world order that do not involve the use of force. End of paper 14 Board of Studies NSW 2008 25

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