TCE Year 11 Legal StudiesOriginal synoptic practice exam 1 (hub-written practice, not a TASC paper)
| Reading time | See the stated paper time |
| Writing time | 180 minutes writing + 15 minutes preparation (notes and highlighting allowed during preparation); three sections of about 60 minutes each. Original practice format modelled on the TASC external assessment structure; TASC rates criteria rather than awarding marks, so these marks are a study guide only. |
| Total marks | 75 |
| Questions | 16 |
| Structure | Section A — 5 Q, 25 marks · Section B — 6 Q, 25 marks · Section C — 5 Q, 25 marks |
This paper covers
- Principles of liberal democracy
- Australia’s Westminster parliamentary system
- Main features of Australia’s federal system
- Changes to the division of power and federalism
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander constitutional recognition
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law
- Australian statute law
- Australian common law
- Australian law reform
- International law
- The adversary trial
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Crime and criminal procedure
- Safeguards and rights in the criminal justice system
- Sentencing in Tasmania
- Topical legal issue inquiry
Use the materials specified by your teacher for this practice task. Follow the instructions on the paper.
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.
Common questions
What does TCE Year 11 Legal Studies Original synoptic practice exam 1 (hub-written practice, not a TASC paper) cover?
Principles of liberal democracy; Australia’s Westminster parliamentary system; Main features of Australia’s federal system; Changes to the division of power and federalism; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander constitutional recognition; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law; Australian statute law; Australian common law; Australian law reform; International law; The adversary trial; Alternative dispute resolution; Crime and criminal procedure; Safeguards and rights in the criminal justice system; Sentencing in Tasmania; Topical legal issue inquiry.
How long is TCE Year 11 Legal Studies Original synoptic practice exam 1 (hub-written practice, not a TASC paper), and how is it marked?
180 minutes writing + 15 minutes preparation (notes and highlighting allowed during preparation); three sections of about 60 minutes each. Original practice format modelled on the TASC external assessment structure; TASC rates criteria rather than awarding marks, so these marks are a study guide only.; 75 marks; 16 questions. See the marking guide for worked solutions and scoring criteria.
Is Original synoptic practice exam 1 (hub-written practice, not a TASC paper) an official TASC paper?
No. It is an original Year 11 practice resource, not an official board examination. Your school determines its assessment program.
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