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Political & Legal Studies TEE Revision

Political & Legal Studies TEE Revision. 2010. Format. Section 1- Short Answer 3 out of 4 to be completed Section 2- Source Analysis 1 out of 2 to be completed Section 3- Essay 2 out of 4 to be completed. Exam Tips. Answer the QUESTION!! Use your time wisely

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Political & Legal Studies TEE Revision

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  1. Political & Legal Studies TEE Revision 2010

  2. Format • Section 1- Short Answer • 3 out of 4 to be completed • Section 2- Source Analysis • 1 out of 2 to be completed • Section 3- Essay • 2 out of 4 to be completed

  3. Exam Tips • Answer the QUESTION!! • Use your time wisely • Introduction is crucial as it sets the tone for marker • Always include a conclusion in your essay responses. • Use examples • Plan and structure logical arguments • Proofread your response • Use Source in Section 2 • Use assessments, Polipacs and Moodle for revision

  4. Law and Politics of the Constitution • What is a Constitution? • Why do we need a Constitution? • What were the major factors contributing to Federation? • What were the major hurdles to federation? • What are the defining characteristics of the Australian Constitution? • What were the major influences on the Australian constitution?

  5. Law and Politics of the Constitution • In what ways do the two houses of parliament differ? • What are the three constitutional powers of the Governor-General? • Distinguish between exclusive, concurrent and residual powers.

  6. Law and Politics of the Constitution • What are the two main jurisdictions of the High Court? • What are the methods of constitutional change? • Why do referendums often fail? • What role does the High Court play? • What are the Westminster conventions of responsible government?

  7. Law and Politics of the Constitution What are the impacts of the following Constitutional issues?: Changing balance between Federal & State Impact of High Court decisions Significance of 1975 crisis Republican alternative

  8. Law and Politics of the Constitution • What are arguments for judicial ‘activism’? • What are arguments for judicial ‘legalism’? • What are three important features of financial relationship between the Commonwealth and state governments? • What are sources of continuing state power?

  9. Law and Politics of the Constitution - Summary • You must be familiar with: • Influences/ path to Federation • What constitution established • Role of written and unwritten constitution since federation

  10. Participation and Change in the Political and Legal system

  11. Parliament • What are the origins of legislative ideas? • What are sources of cabinet power? • Outline the role of the opposition. • What is a private member’s bill? • Outline the role backbenchers play?

  12. Parliament • What are the sources of increased Senate influence? • What is a parliamentary select committee? • Is parliament the centre of legislative power? • Outline the competing theories on mandates?

  13. Courts • What is the difference between ‘ratio decidendi’ and ‘obiter dictum’? (pg 142) • What are the four actions judges can take to change/ avoid a precedent?(pg142) • Provide the advantages and disadvantages of precedent. (pg 145) • What are three rules of statutory interpretation? (pg 148) • What is meant by the term ‘ ejusdem generis’?

  14. Courts • Outline arguments for judicial activism and legalism. (pg 151) • Analyse the relationship/interaction between common and statutory law. (pg 153) • Distinguish between original and appellate jurisdiction.

  15. Pressure groups • What are the two types of pressure groups?(pg160) • What are the characteristics/strategies of these groups? • Which factors determine the success of pressure groups? • What are the three different theories regarding pressure groups? (pg 174)

  16. Media • Summarise the functions of the media in the political and legal system.(pg176) • How does the media shape political information? (pg177) • Outline the competing views on the role of the media.(pg181)

  17. Political Parties • Outline the functions of political parties?(pg188) • In terms of party ideology, provide one important reason why the Liberal party supported the goods and services tax(GST), and one important reason why Labor opposed it. • The ALP is often described as a “ trade union “ party. Give one argument for and against this argument. • What is meant by “left wing” in a political party context? • What are some of the trends in voting patterns?

  18. Participation and change in the Political and Legal System • Summary: • Need to know role/structure/organisation of: • Parliament • Courts • Pressure groups • Political Parties

  19. Problems and Issues of the Political System Section 3

  20. Parliament • What are the theoretical functions of parliament? • Outline criticisms of these theoretical functions • Define Collective Ministerial responsibility? • Define Individual Ministerial responsibility?

  21. Parliament • What is the ‘decline in parliament’ thesis? • What was the Senate’s traditional role?(pg 237) • How has it changed?(pg237) • Why has it changed?(pg238)

  22. Parliament • What are the two key functions of parliament that reforms are aimed at improving?(pg 242) • Describe and evaluate the impact of a proposed parliamentary reform?

  23. Prime Minister and Cabinet • What are three limitations to the Prime Minister’s power?(pg 261) • What are sources Prime Ministerial power?( pg 257) • What is Cabinet? • What are the roles of the Cabinet?

  24. Prime Minster and Cabinet • What is the Westminster role of public service? ( pg 276) • What are criticisms of the Westminster model?(pg 277) • How does the new model of public service differ?(pg 281) • Are there criticisms of this new model? (Pg281)

  25. Electoral systems • Outline the advantages and disadvantages of Australia’s voting systems. • What outcomes occur due to these voting systems. • What are the arguments for and against compulsory voting.

  26. Problems and Issues of the Legal system Section 4

  27. Problems and Issues of the Legal system • Access to the law is equally available to all people. Discuss, using an example. • The procedure for criminal trials in Australia is outdated and imperfect. How valid is this claim? • The introduction of a “Bill of Rights” has become necessary to safeguard human rights in Australia. Assess the validity of this claim.

  28. Problems and Issues of the Legal system • Suggest a reform for Australia’s trial system. • What are some of the Alternative Dispute Resolutions being used/suggested in Australia?

  29. Exam Tips • Answer the QUESTION!! • Use your time wisely • Introduction is crucial as it sets the tone for marker • Always include a conclusion in your essay responses. • Use examples • Plan and structure logical arguments • Proofread your response

  30. GOOD LUCK!!!!! Josh Popp

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