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Question 1The Victorian civil justice system3 marks
Compare the jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Court and the County Court.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should clearly define jurisdiction, compare the jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Court and the County Court, and provide an example of each court's jurisdiction.
Question 2The People and the Australian Constitution9 marks
Analyse the significance of federalism in the Australian Constitution.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should introduce federalism, explain its significance in the Australian Constitution and analyse its impact on the Australian legal system.
Question 3The People and the law makers10 marks
Analyse the role of the Legislative Assembly in the law-making process in Victoria.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should introduce the Legislative Assembly, explain its role in the law-making process and analyse its significance in the Victorian parliamentary system.
Question 4The People and the Australian Constitution12 marks
Discuss the role of the High Court in interpreting the Australian Constitution.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should introduce the High Court, explain its role in interpreting the Australian Constitution and discuss its significance in the Australian legal system.
Question 5The People and the law makers8 marks
Explain the process of electing members to the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should introduce the electoral process, explain the process of electing members to the Victorian Legislative Assembly and discuss its significance in the Victorian parliamentary system.
Question 6The Victorian criminal justice system2 marks
Describe the purpose of a search warrant.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should clearly define a search warrant and explain its purpose in the investigation of a crime.
Question 7The Victorian criminal justice system3 marks
Explain the role of the Office of Public Prosecutions in the Victorian criminal justice system.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should provide a clear definition of the Office of Public Prosecutions, explain its role and provide an example of its function in the Victorian criminal justice system.
Question 8The Victorian civil justice system2 marks
Describe the purpose of mediation in resolving civil disputes.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should clearly define mediation and explain its purpose in resolving civil disputes.
Question 9The Victorian criminal justice system2 marks
Explain the purpose of a pre-sentence report.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should clearly define a pre-sentence report and explain its purpose in the sentencing process.
Question 10The Victorian civil justice system11 marks
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using arbitration to resolve civil disputes.
What a full answer covers
A full mark answer should introduce arbitration, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using arbitration to resolve civil disputes and provide a conclusion on its effectiveness.

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