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HSC Legal Studies Practice Questions
64 exam-style questions · full worked solutions
The 64 practice questions inside the HSC Legal Studies Mastery Pack, grouped by area of study. Every question comes with a full worked solution.
- Crime
- Multiple choice × 12
- Explain × 1
- Analyse × 1
- Assess × 1
- Evaluate × 1
- Human Rights
- Multiple choice × 12
- Explain × 1
- Analyse × 1
- Assess × 1
- Evaluate × 1
- Family
- Multiple choice × 12
- Describe × 1
- Explain × 1
- Analyse × 1
- Evaluate × 1
- World Order
- Multiple choice × 12
- Describe × 1
- Explain × 1
- Analyse × 1
- Evaluate × 1
Sample question
Under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), which element must the prosecution prove to establish the actus reus of larceny?
- A. The accused intended to permanently deprive the owner of the property
- B. The accused took and carried away property belonging to another
- C. The accused was present at the scene when the property disappeared
- D. The accused received financial benefit from the property
Show the worked answer
Answer: B
Actus reus of larceny requires a taking and carrying away (asportation) of property belonging to another without consent. Intention to permanently deprive is the mens rea, not actus reus.
Included in the HSC Legal Studies Mastery Pack
20 full-length practice exams with worked solutions, 20 revision notes, 64 practice questions and 200 flashcards.
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