2015 Preliminary Legal Studies Assessment Task 2

Half Yearly Exam Marking Criteria

SECTION 1
Questio
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1

Answer
D

10

11

12

13

14

15

SECTION II
Question 16 (a)
Criteria
Clearly identifies and outlines two differences between rules and laws
Identifies two differences OR outlines only ONE difference

Marks
2
1

Question 16 (b)
Criteria
Clearly defines tyranny
Makes general statements about tyranny

Marks
2
1

Question 16 (c)
Criteria
Clearly demonstrates an understanding of the significance of common
law precedents
Demonstrates some understanding of the significance of common law
precedents
Makes general statements about precedents and/or common law

Marks
3
2
1

Question 17 (a)
Criteria
Clearly defines customary law
Makes general statements about customs

Marks
2
1

Question 17 (b)
Criteria
A thorough description of TWO aspects or characteristics of
customary law
Outlines TWO aspects or characteristics of customary law
Makes general statements about aspects of customary law

Marks
4
3
1-2

Question 17 (c)
Criteria
Clearly outlines the integration of customary law, using at least one
example
Outlines one way customary law has been integrated
Identifies one way customary law has been integrated

Marks
3
2
1

Question 18 (a)
Criteria
Accurately names a country with a civil law system

Marks
1

Question 18 (b)
Criteria
A thorough comparison of the common law and civil law systems on at
least 2 aspects
A sound comparison of the two systems, with only one characteristic
compared
General statements about the two systems with lack of specific detail.

Marks
3
2
1

Question 19
Criteria
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the differences between civil and
criminal court procedures
May refer to examples
Demonstrates some understanding of the differences between civil and
criminal court procedures
May refer to an example
Makes general statements about civil and criminal court proceedings

Marks
4-5
3
1-2

Question 20

Criteria
Presents coherent arguments for AND/OR against the extent to which
law reform processes have achieved just and equitable outcomes in
regard to native title
Demonstrates extensive and accurate knowledge of native title
Integrates a range of relevant legislation, cases, treaties, documents
and/or media reports in the response
Integrates references to the extract from the Native Title Report
Presents a sustained, logical and well-structured answer using relevant
legal terminology
Presents sound arguments for AND/OR against the extent to which
law reform processes have achieved just outcomes in regard to native
title
Demonstrates sound and detailed knowledge of native title
Uses relevant legislation, cases, treaties, documents and/or media
reports in the response
Some reference to the extract
Presents a logical and well-structured answer using some relevant
legal terminology
Presents some arguments for AND/OR against the extent to which
law reform processes have achieved just outcomes in regard to native
title
Demonstrates some knowledge of native title
Cites some relevant legislation, cases, treaties, documents and/or
media reports in the response
Limited reference to the extract
Presents a structured answer using some relevant legal terminology
and concepts
Makes general statements about the extent to which law reform
processes achieved just outcomes in regard to native title
Demonstrates limited knowledge of native title
May make limited reference to evidence
No reference to the extract
Presents a basic response with basic terminology

Marks

18-20

14-17

10-13

1-9