A+ Legal Studies - VCE Units 3 & 4: Notes Book (3rd Edition)

Part of the series Legal Studies - VCE Units 3 & 4.

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A+ Legal Studies - VCE Units 3 & 4: Notes Book (3rd Edition) is written in line with the new 2018 VCE Legal Studies Study Design and provides an easy-to-read overview of the Unit 3 & 4 Legal Studies course.

The text can be used by teachers to familiarise themselves with the key knowledge and skills required by the Study Design and by students to supplement supplied information and aid understanding of key concepts. The notes include practice exam questions at the end of each chapter, detailed solutions, revision checklists and a glossary of terms. In addition, ‘hot tips’ sections and examination advice are included to support students in preparation for school assessed coursework and outcomes.

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Contents 

Unit 3: Area of Study 1 – The Victorian criminal justice system

• Justice
• Justice and criminal law
• Determining a criminal case
• Criminal sanctions 

Unit 3: Area of Study 2 – The Victorian civil justice system

• Justice and civil law
• Determining a civil case
• Civil remedies

Unit 4: Area of Study 1 – The people and the law

• The Australian parliamentary system
• The people and the Australian Constitution

Unit 4: Area of Study 2

• The role of parliament in law-making
• The role of courts in law-making
• Law reform
• Examination preparation and revision
• Solutions to end-of-chapter questions