ATARMAxxing
TCE Legal StudiesPractice Examination 19
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 420 |
| Questions | 9 |
| Structure | Section A — 4 Q, 240 marks · Section B — 1 Q, 60 marks · Section C — 4 Q, 120 marks |
This paper covers
- Section A Q1–Q2: constitutional monarchy and constitutional conventions; separation of powers and rule of law in upholding legal rights
- Section A Q3–Q4: the federal balance in 1901 compared with today; exclusion at Federation and the 1967 referendum
- Section B Q5 (all five 2026 TLIs offered): courts versus parliament as law makers in the issue
- Section C Part 1 Q6–Q7: two adversary features chosen from a list of four; mediation or tribunals in reaching a fair outcome
- Section C Part 2 Q8–Q9: jury challenges and appeals as safeguards; Tasmanian sentencing laws and principles
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
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