Year 10 Legal Studies Exam Revision Questions & Answers
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Explain the difference between legal and non-legal rules. - ANSWERS- Legal rules are laws and rules which are made by parliaments and courts and are enforceable through the courts, whereas non-legal rules are rules that are made by groups or organisations that apply only to members and are enforcea...
explain the difference between legal and non legal
describe fairness as one of the principles of just
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Year 10 Legal Studies Exam Revision
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Explain the difference between legal and non-legal rules. - ANSWERS- Legal rules are
laws and rules which are made by parliaments and courts and are enforceable through
the courts, whereas non-legal rules are rules that are made by groups or organisations
that apply only to members and are enforceable through the courts.
Describe fairness as one of the principles of justice. Provide one example of how
fairness is upheld by the Victorian legal system. - ANSWERSFairness is ensuring that
fair legal processes are in place and all parties receive a fair hearing.
Fairness is upheld by the Victorian legal system by ensuring there is an impartial judge /
magistrate as the third party.
Describe equality as one of the principles of justice. Provide one example of how
equality is upheld by the Victorian legal system. - ANSWERSEquality is ensuring all
people are treated equally before the law with an equal opportunity to present their
case.
An example of how equality is upheld by the Victorian legal system is giving people the
right to silence.
1. Describe access as one of the principles of justice. Provide one example of how
access is upheld by the Victorian legal system. - ANSWERSAccess is ensuring
individuals in society have an understanding of legal rights and ability to pursue their
case.
An example of how access is upheld by the Victorian legal system is giving people
which are not familiar with a language a translator.
Explain four reasons why we need laws. - ANSWERS- Laws outline acceptable
behaviour and provide guidelines of acceptable behaviour, so people know how to act in
order to not harm others.
- Laws outline how disputes will be resolved and people are able to have disputes
resolved in court.
- Laws act as a deterrent and may stop individuals from committing crimes.
- Laws protect people by placing dangerous criminals in prison and punish as they stop
victims from seeking revenge.
Identify and describe three characteristics of an effective law. - ANSWERS- Known: A
law being known is important as if people are not familiar with a law they will not be able
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