2013 HSC MID-YEAR EXAMINATION MAPPING GRID
LEGAL STUDIES
Section I
Questions 1-20 (1 mark each)
20 marks
Question
Outcomes Assessed
Targeted Performance Bands
Correct Response
1
H1
2-3
C
2
H2
2-3
D
3
4
H1
H3
2-3
3-4
A
B
5
6
H2
H3
2-3
3-4
D
D
7
H1
3-4
A
8
9
H1
H3
4-5
4-5
A
C
10
11
H1
H2
5-6
3-4
A
D
12
13
H2
H3
5-6
3-4
C
A
14
H3
2-3
B
15
16
H3
H1
4-5
3-4
D
C
17
18
H2
H3
2-3
4-5
B
A
19
20
H1
H3
5-6
4-5
B
D
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Section II
Questions 21-24
20 marks
Section II
21
22
23
24
H1, H2
H3, H5
H3, H2, H6
H4, H5, H7
2-4
2-6
2-6
2-6
2
5
5
8
H3, H4, H6, H7, H9
2-6
15
Section III
Question 25
15 marks
Section III
25
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2013 HSC MID-YEAR EXAMINATION
LEGAL STUDIES – MARKING GUIDELINES
For the short answers, answers include features that could be found in a response that receives full
marks. For the extended response questions, a set of guidelines is included rather than a sample
answer.
Section II
Question 21 (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H1, H2
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
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Criteria
Correctly states the meaning of the term ‘collective right’
Makes a general statement about features of a ‘collective right’
Marks
2
1
Answers may include: A collective right is one that belongs to a group of people as opposed to
an individual. An example of this is in the right to self determination.
Question 22 (5 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3, H5.
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-6
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Criteria
Clearly provides characteristics and features of the role of one statutory body in
promoting and enforcing rights in the international community
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Provides some characteristics and features of the role of the statutory body in
promoting and/or enforcing rights in the international community
 Makes general statements about a statutory body
Marks
4-5
2-3
1
Answers may include: Statutory bodies are formed to promote and enforce human rights
developed through treaties, conventions and declarations. Much of their power is limited due to
the concept of state sovereignty. Examples include the UN Human Rights Council, UN Social
and Economic Council.
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Question 23 (5 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3, H5. H6
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-6
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Criteria
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of how the separation of powers
contributes to the enforcement and promotion of human rights in Australia
Demonstrates some knowledge of how the separation of powers contributes to
the enforcement and promotion of human rights in Australia
Makes general statements the separation of powers
Marks
4-5
2-3
1
Answers may include: The separation of powers is a fundamental feature of the Australian
constitution that contributes to the promotion and enforcement of rights. By ensuring that power
is shared among the legislature, executive and judicature it ensures that the power is not
concentrated resulting in the application of the rule of law. This in turns limits the abuse of
power which enable rights to be better protected.
Question 24 (8 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H2, H4, H7
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-6
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Criteria
Makes an informed judgement with reference to criteria (explicit or
implicit) on the effectiveness of domestic and international legal measures
in achieving compliance in human rights
Integrates ONE contemporary human rights issue
Makes a judgement with reference to criteria (explicit or implicit) on the
effectiveness of domestic and international legal measures in achieving
compliance in human rights
Makes reference to ONE contemporary human rights issue
Makes a limited judgement with reference to criteria (explicit or implicit)
on the effectiveness of domestic and international legal measures in
achieving compliance in human rights
Makes general statements about a human rights issue
Marks
7-8
5-6
3-4
1-2
Answers may include: Discussion of both domestic (this does not need to be Australian) and
international measures in dealing with a particular issue.
Issues may include:
 Genocide
 Treatment of refugees
 Asylum seekers
 Child Soldiers
 Abuse of children
 Torture
 Capital Punishment
 Arbitrary detention
 Religious discrimination
 Exploitation of workers
 Human trafficking and slavery
 Limitations on free speech
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Section III – CRIME (15 marks)
Question 25 (15 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3, H4, H6, H7, H9
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-6
Criteria
 Demonstrates extensive knowledge and depth of the factors that affect
criminal behaviour based on criteria (explicit or implicit)
 Makes an informed judgement of the extent to which legal and non-legal
measures deal with criminal behaviour
 Integrates relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international
instruments and documents in the response
 Presents a sustained, logical and cohesive answer using relevant legal
terminology and concepts
 Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the factors that affect
criminal behaviour
 Makes sound judgement of the extent to which legal and non-legal
measures deal with criminal behaviour
 Uses relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international
instruments and documents in the response
 Presents a logical and cohesive answer using relevant legal terminology
and concepts
 Demonstrates some knowledge of the factors that affect criminal behaviour
 Attempts to make a judgement of the extent to which legal and/or non-legal
measures deal with criminal behaviour
 Makes some reference to relevant examples such as legislation, cases,
media, international instruments and documents in the response
 Presents a structured answer using relevant legal terminology and concepts
 Identifies some legal issues related to criminal behaviour
 May make reference to legal and/or non-legal responses
 Makes limited reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media,
international instruments and documents in the response
 Uses some relevant legal terminology and concepts
 Makes general statements about criminal behaviour and/or legal and/or
non-legal responses
 May make limited reference to examples such as legislation cases, media,
international instruments and documents in the response
 Uses some legal terminology
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Marks
13-15
10-12
7-9
4-6
1-3
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