Sace Stage 2 Legal Studies Exam Revision 2024 Questions And Correct Answers

Section 61 {Ans: Federal government assumed general executive power to sign and ratify international treaties}Strengths of jury system {Ans: extension of democratic principles judgement by one's peers shared decision making broad community respect}reasons for DL {Ans: political considerations, administrative convenience, relieve workload of parliament, technical expertise, emergencies, de-centralised decision making}separation of powers {Ans: legislature: makes law executive: enforces and administers law judiciary: settles disputes/interprets law}Weaknesses of the inquisitorial system {Ans: State dominated justice Compromising role of the judge Denial of trial by jury}Terra Nullius {Ans: Land belonging to no one}