ATARMAxxing
SACE Legal StudiesPractice Examination 15
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Questions | 12 |
| Structure | Section A — 8 Q, 30 marks · Section B — 4 Q, 120 marks |
This paper covers
- Part A (Sources of law): judicial independence and separation of powers
- Part A 5-mark: discuss safeguards for judicial independence
- Part A 10-mark: critically analyse separation of powers in Australia (the empowered and the disempowered)
- Part B: statements on parliamentary sovereignty; the rights of the accused; constitutional change; international human rights
- Fictional office-holders
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
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