Free SACE Year 11 Legal Studies Flashcard Review
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What makes a question open?
It permits competing supported judgements rather than simple retrieval.
How do subquestions help?
They divide the issue into manageable investigations linked to the main judgement.
Why discuss a draft question?
Peers can expose assumptions and overlooked perspectives.
What is primary legal material?
Legislation and court judgments are primary legal sources.
What can media contribute?
Contemporary context and perspectives, checked against underlying evidence.
What must data evaluation examine?
Collection method, population, definitions, date and limitations.
What does application require?
Connecting supported principles to particular facts.
What makes evaluation convincing?
Explicit criteria, competing arguments, evidence and justified judgement.
What should a recommendation explain?
The proposed action, reasons, feasibility and a way to assess success.
What distinguishes inquiry reports?
They show question, method, findings, evaluation, conclusion and references.
What demonstrates collaboration?
Documented exchange, feedback and improvements built on others’ contributions.
What belongs in reflection?
Learning, personal contribution, group process, difficulties overcome and future improvement.
What distinguishes statutory rights?
They derive from legislation.
How does common law develop?
Through judicial decisions and precedent.
Does a treaty automatically create a domestic remedy?
No; examine the domestic legal framework and implementation.
Why use targeted protection?
To address demonstrated barriers that equal formal rules may leave intact.
What is natural justice?
Hearing and impartiality requirements whose application depends on context.
What is an adversarial strength?
Opposing parties can test evidence before an independent decision maker.
How do civil and criminal aims differ?
Civil proceedings address rights and remedies; criminal proceedings address alleged offences and community accountability.
What does the executive do?
Administers law and develops policy subject to lawful authority.