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Total marks – 100
Section I25 marksThis section has two parts, Part A and Part B Allow about 45 minutes for this sectionPart A – 15 marks Attempt Questions 1–15Part B – 10 marks Attempt Question 16
Section II25 marks Attempt Question 17 Allow about 45 minutes for this section
Section III50 marks Attempt TWO questions from
Questions 18–25, each from a different Focus Study
Allow about 1 hour and 30 minutes for this section
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Section I – Law and Society25 marksAllow about 45 minutes for this section
Part A – 15 marksAttempt Questions 1–15
Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1–15.
1 Trade unions lobby the federal government strongly for a change in the workplace legislation.
Which influence on the law are trade unions exercising?
A CulturalB EconomicC MoralD Political
2 Why do Australia, New Zealand and the USA have common law systems of government?
A On colonisation they continued the law of the indigenous peoples.B On colonisation they continued the law of England.C The United Nations decided that this is the law they must have.D It is the preferred system of government under international law.
3 The right to access the International Court of Justice is an example of which of the following?
A Cultural rightB Domestic rightC International rightD Moral right
4 The Dreaming was an influence on which type of law?
A Civil lawB Common lawC Criminal lawD Customary law
5 Jason has a court hearing before a jury of four people to determine the damages he would be awarded for injury sustained in an accident.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A This is civil case involving tort law.B This is a criminal case involving public law.C This is a civil case involving public law.D This is a criminal case involving tort law.
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A Beyond the balance of reasonB On the balance of probabilitiesC Beyond reasonable doubtD There should be no doubt
7 The provision of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as the Community Justice Centre improves which of the following?
A AccessB EthicsC Natural lawD Values
8 Japan refuses to recognise Australia’s right to sections of the Southern Ocean.
What power is Japan exercising?
A ExecutiveB JudicialC SovereigntyD Legislative
9 Child labour is an example of which of the following?
A Trade unionismB International Labour OrganisationC SuffrageD Slavery
10 Human rights are protected in Australia through common law cases such as the Toonen case.
How else are human rights protected in Australia?
A A Bill of RightsB The Declaration of IndependenceC Customary lawD Statute law
11 Several large companies give donations to political parties in an attempt to gain favour with the parties.
What type of influence on the law is this?
A CulturalB EconomicC MoralD Political
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12 Elders protest about their lack of rights in deciding Aboriginal affairs.
What right are they seeking?
A Collective right to self determinationB Individual right to self determinationC Collective right to freedom of speechD Individual right to freedom of speech
13 A large African country only allows black citizens to vote in the election, denying the rights of its Asian citizens.
What international rights are being denied in this election?
A Economic, social and cultural rightsB Civil and political rightsC Environmental and peace rightsD Collective right to self determination
14 Aboriginal peoples are given the right to hunt and fish in National Parks.
This decision reflects the acknowledgement of which type of right?
A Customary rightB Moral rightC Social rightD Peace right
15 Elderly people push for the right to be able to use euthanasia.
Which influence on the law does this reflect?
A CulturalB EconomicC MoralD Technological
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Part B – 10 marksAttempt Question 16
Answer the question in the spaces provided.
MarksQuestion 16 (10 marks)
(a) Distinguish between moral and customary rights. 4
(b) Using examples, explain the difference between rule of law and natural justice. In your answer, demonstrate how each attempts to achieve justice. 6
Space for your answer continues on page 6
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Section II – Focus Study: Crime25 marks
Attempt Question 17Allow about 45 minutes for this section
Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
Start each part of the question on a new page.
MarksQuestion 17 (25 marks)
(a) Using an example, outline a post sentencing decision. 3
(b) What are the roles of the following court personnel? 4 Prosecutors Defence lawyers Magistrates Judges
(c) Outline when juries are used in the NSW criminal justice system and assess the effectiveness of a jury in a criminal trial. 9
(d) Analyse the factors affecting the sentencing of offenders. Use examplesto support your answer. 9
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Section III – Additional Focus Studies50 marks
Attempt TWO questions from Questions 18–25, each from a different Focus StudyAllow about 1 hour and 30 minutes for this section
Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: demonstrate an understanding of relevant legal information and issues illustrate your answer with examples from one or more of the following: legislation,
documents, treaties, cases, media reports communicate using legal terminology and concepts relevant to domestic or
international law present a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question
MarksQuestion 18 – Optional Focus Study 1: Consumers (25 marks)
(a) Analyse how both common and statute law remedy injustice for consumers. 25
OR
(b) ‘Legal institutions are outdated in protecting individuals’. Evaluate this statement in relation to resolving conflict for consumers. 25
Question 19 – Optional Focus Study 2: Family (25 marks)
(a) Evaluate how changes in family law have increased protection for family members. 25
OR
(b) ‘Legal institutions are outdated in protecting individuals’. Evaluate this statement in relation to resolving conflict for family members. 25
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MarksQuestion 20 – Optional Focus Study 3: Global Environment (25 marks)
(a) ‘Sovereignty hinders any progress in international law’.Evaluate this statement in relation to global environmental protection. 25
OR
(b) Assess the effectiveness of nation states in resolving global environmental conflicts. 25
Question 21 – Optional Focus Study 4: Indigenous Peoples (25 marks)
(a) ‘Sovereignty hinders any progress in international law’. Evaluate this statement in relation to protecting the rights of indigenous peoples. 25
OR
(b) Assess the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflicts involving 25indigenous peoples.
Question 22– Optional Focus Study 5: Shelter (25 marks)
(a) Evaluate how changes in the law have increased protection for tenants and landlords. 25
OR
(b) ‘Legal institutions are outdated in protecting individuals’.Evaluate this statement in relation to resolving conflict for those seeking shelter. 25
Question 23 – Optional Focus Study 6: Technological Change (25 marks)
(a) ‘Sovereignty hinders any progress in international law’. Evaluate this statement in relation to issues associated with technological
change. 25
OR
(b) Assess the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflicts involving changes in technology. 25
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MarksQuestion 24 – Optional Focus Study 7: Workplace (25 marks)
(a) Evaluate how changes in workplace law have increased protection for employers and employees. 25
OR
(b) ‘Legal institutions are outdated in protecting individuals’.Evaluate this statement in relation to resolving conflict in the workplace. 25
Question 25 – Optional Focus Study 8: World Order (25 marks)
(a) ‘Sovereignty hinders any progress in international law’.Evaluate this statement in relation to issues with respect to world order. 25
OR
(b) Assess the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflict with respect to world order. 25
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Section I – Multiple choice
Answer sheet
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Mapping grid
Question Marks Content Outcome Band1 1 Law and Society H2.2 4–52 1 Law and Society H2.1 3–43 1 Law and Society H1.2 4–54 1 Law and Society H3.1 4–55 1 Law and Society H2.1 5–66 1 Law and Society H2.1 4–57 1 Law and Society H3.1 5–68 1 Law and Society H3.1 4–59 1 Law and Society H3.1 4–510 1 Law and Society H2.2 5–611 1 Law and Society H2.3 3–412 1 Law and Society H2.3 4–513 1 Law and Society H1.2 4–514 1 Law and Society H2.2 3–415 1 Law and Society H2.2 3–4
16(a) 4 Human Rights H3.1 2–616(b) 6 Law and Justice H2.1 2–6
17(a) 3 Crime: post sentencing decision H1.1, H5.3 2–6
17(b) 4 Crime: court personnel H1.1, H5.3 2–617(c) 9 Crime: juries H1.1, H3.1, H5.3 2–617(d) 9 Crime: sentencing H1.1, H3.1, H3.4, H5.3 2–6
18 25 Consumers H2.3, H3.3, H3.4, H4.2, H5.3 2–6
19 25 Family H2.3, H3.3, H3.4, H4.2, H5.3 2–6
20 25 Global Environment H2.3, H3.3, H3.4, H4.2, H5.3 2–6
21 25 Indigenous Peoples H2.3, H3.3, H3.4, H4.2, H5.3 2–6
22 25 Shelter H2.3, H3.3, H3.4, H4.2, H5.3 2–6
23 25 Technological Change H2.3, H3.3, H3.4, H4.2, H5.3 2–6
24 25 Workplace H2.3, H3.3, H3.4, H4.2, H5.3 2–6
25 25 World Order H2.3, H3.3, H3.4, H4.2, H5.3 2–6
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Marking guidelines
Section I – Part A
1 D 2 B 3 B 4 D 5 A 6 C 7 A 8 C 9 D10 D11 C12 A13 B14 A15 C
Section I – Part B
Question 16(a)
Criteria Marks
Clearly distinguishes between moral and customary rights 3–4
Makes general statements about moral and customary rights 1–2
Question 16(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly explains the difference between rule of law and natural justice Uses example/s to demonstrate how each attempts to achieve justice
5–6
Attempts to explain the difference between rule of law and natural justice May uses example/s to demonstrate how each attempts to achieve justice
3–4
Makes a general statement about the law 1–2
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Question 17(a)
Criteria Marks
Correctly outlines a post sentencing decision Uses a relevant example
2–3
Makes an attempt to outline a post sentencing decision OR
Uses a relevant example1
Question 17(b)
Criteria Marks
Briefly states correctly FOUR roles of the four court personnel 4
Briefly states correctly THREE roles of the four court personnel 3
Briefly states correctly TWO roles of the four court personnel 2
Briefly states correctly ONE role of the four court personnel 1
Question 17(c)
Criteria Marks
Correctly identifies when juries are used in the NSW criminal justice system Clearly assesses the effectiveness of a jury in a criminal trial Demonstrates a sustained and well-structured answer using relevant legal
information and examples
7–9
Identifies when juries are used in the NSW criminal justice system Attempts to assess the effectiveness of a jury in a criminal trial Demonstrates a well-structured answer using some relevant legal
information and examples
4–6
Makes a general statement about juries 1–3
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Question 17(d)
Criteria Marks Clearly and comprehensively analyses the factors affecting the sentencing
of offenders Uses relevant examples to support answer Demonstrates a sustained and well-structured answer using relevant legal
information and examples
7–9
Attempts to make a judgment about the factors affecting the sentencing of offenders
Attempts to use examples to support answer Demonstrates a well-structured answer using some relevant legal
information and examples
4–6
Makes a general statement about sentencing May use examples
1–3
Section IIIQuestion 18(a)
Criteria Marks Clearly analyses how both common and statute law remedy injustice for
consumers Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of both common and
statute law in remedying injustice Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Analyses how common and statute law remedy injustice for consumers Demonstrates a good understanding of how both common and statute law
remedy injustice for consumers Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to explain how common and statute law remedy injustice for consumers
Makes use of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or documents and/or media reports
Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal system in the area Lists some legal issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or
documents and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
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Question 18(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of legal institutions Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of legal institutions Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to evaluate the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates some understanding and/or judgment of legal institutions Makes use of treaties, legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal issues Lists some legal system issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of legislation and/or cases and/or documents
and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 19(a)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates how changes in law have increased protection Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of changes in law Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates how changes in law have increased protection Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of changes in law Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
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Attempts to explain how changes in law have increased protection Attempts to explain changes in law Makes use of treaties and/or legislation, and/or cases, and/or documents
and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal system in the area Lists some legal issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or
documents and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 19(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of legal institutions Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of legal institutions Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to evaluate the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates some understanding and/or judgment of legal institutions Makes use of treaties, legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal issues Lists some legal system issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of legislation and/or cases and/or documents
and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
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Question 20(a)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates the statement Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment concerning
international law and global environmental protection Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates the statement Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment concerning international
law and global environmental protection Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to evaluate the statement Attempts to explain international law and global environmental protection Makes use of treaties and/or legislation, and/or cases, and/or documents,
and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal system in the area Lists some legal issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or
documents and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 20(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of the effectiveness of nation states in resolving global environmental issues
Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or documents and/or media reports
Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of the effectiveness of nation states in resolving global environmental issues
Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or documents and/or media reports
Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
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Demonstrates some understanding of the legal issues associated with the effectiveness of nation states in resolving global environmental issues
Makes use of treaties, legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal issues associated with the global environment
Lists some legal system issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of legislation and/or cases and/or documents
and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 21(a)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates the statement Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment concerning
international law and the rights of indigenous peoples Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates the statement Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment concerning international
law and the rights of indigenous peoples Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to evaluate the statement Attempts to explain international law and the rights of indigenous peoples Makes use of treaties and/or legislation, and/or cases, and/or documents
and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal system in the area Lists some legal issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or
documents and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
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Question 21(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflicts involving indigenous peoples
Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or documents and/or media reports
Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflicts involving indigenous peoples
Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or documents and/or media reports
Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Demonstrates some understanding of the legal issues associated with the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflicts involving indigenous peoples
Makes use of treaties, legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal issues associated with indigenous peoples
Lists some legal system issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of legislation and/or cases and/or documents
and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 22(a)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates how changes in law have increased protection Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of changes in law Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates how changes in law have increased protection Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of changes in law Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
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Attempts to explain how changes in law have increased protection Attempts to explain changes in law Makes use of treaties and/or legislation, and/or cases, and/or documents,
and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal system in the area Lists some legal issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or
documents and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 22(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of legal institutions Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of legal institutions Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or,
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to evaluate the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates some understanding and/or judgment of legal institutions Makes use of treaties, legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal issues Lists some legal system issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of legislation and/or cases and/or documents
and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
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Question 23(a)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates the statement Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment concerning
international law and issues associated with technological change Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates the statement Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment concerning international
law and issues associated with technological change Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to evaluate the statement Attempts to explain international law and issues associated with
technological change Makes use of treaties and/or legislation, and/or cases, and/or documents,
and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal system in the area Lists some legal issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or
documents and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 23(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflicts involving changes in technology
Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or documents and/or media reports
Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflicts involving changes in technology
Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or documents and/or media reports
Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
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Demonstrates some understanding of the legal issues associated with the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflicts involving changes in technology
Makes use of treaties, legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal issues associated with changes in technology
Lists some legal system issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of legislation and/or cases and/or documents
and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 24(a)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates how changes in law have increased protection Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of changes in law Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates how changes in law have increased protection Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of changes in law Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or,
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to explain how changes in law have increased protection Attempts to explain changes in law Makes use of treaties and/or legislation, and/or cases, and/or documents,
and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal system in the area Lists some legal issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or
documents and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
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Question 24(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of legal institutions Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of legal institutions Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or,
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Attempts to evaluate the statement in relation to resolving conflict Demonstrates some understanding and/or judgment of legal institutions Makes use of treaties, legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal issues Lists some legal system issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of legislation and/or cases and/or documents
and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 25(a)
Criteria Marks
Clearly evaluates the statement Demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment concerning
international law and world order issues Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation
and/or documents and/or media reports Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a
sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Evaluates the statement Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment concerning international
law and world order issues Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or
documents and/or media reports Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Criteria Marks
Attempts to evaluate the statement 11–15
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Attempts to explain international law and world order issues Makes use of treaties and/or legislation, and/or cases, and/or documents,
and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
Identifies some examples of the legal system in the area Lists some legal issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of treaties and/or legislation and/or cases and/or
documents and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
Question 25(b)
Criteria Marks
Clearly demonstrates a sound understanding and judgment of the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflict with respect to world order
Makes consistent use of relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or, documents and/or media reports
Uses and applies relevant legal terminology and communicates in a sustained, logical and well-structured text
21–25
Demonstrates a good understanding and judgment of the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflict with respect to world order
Cites some relevant treaties and/or cases and/or legislation and/or, documents and/or media reports
Uses and applies appropriate legal terminology
16–20
Demonstrates some understanding of the legal issues associated with the effectiveness of nation states in resolving conflict with respect to world order
Makes use of treaties, legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports Uses legal terminology
11–15
Identifies some examples of the legal issues associated with world order Lists some legal system issues to do with the topic Provides brief examples of legislation and/or cases and/or documents
and/or media reports Some use of legal terminology
6–10
A general description of the area 1–5
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