2025HSCExtended response
Q31 (b)
25 marks
Question
Assess the interrelationship between changing community values and the achievement of just outcomes in promoting peace and resolving conflict. In your answer, you must refer to at least ONE contemporary issue.
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Solution
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates extensive understanding of community values and just outcomes relating to the law concerning world order<br>Makes an informed judgement about the interrelationship between changing community values and achievement of just outcomes in promoting peace and resolving conflict<br>Integrates relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents AND at least ONE contemporary issue<br>Presents a sustained, logical and cohesive response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 21–25 |
| Demonstrates substantial understanding of community values and just outcomes relating to the law concerning world order<br>Makes a sound judgement about the interrelationship between changing community values and achievement of just outcomes in promoting peace and resolving conflict<br>Uses relevant examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents AND at least ONE contemporary issue<br>Presents a logical and cohesive response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 16–20 |
| Demonstrates an understanding of community values and just outcomes relating to the law concerning world order<br>Makes some judgement about the interrelationship between changing community values and achievement of just outcomes in promoting peace and resolving conflict<br>Makes some reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents AND at least ONE contemporary issue<br>Presents a structured response to the question using relevant legal terminology and concepts | 11–15 |
| Demonstrates limited understanding of community values and just outcomes relating to the law concerning world order<br>Makes statements about the interrelationship between changing community values and achievement of just outcomes concerning world order<br>Makes limited reference to examples such as legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents AND may refer to a contemporary issue<br>Uses some relevant legal terminology | 6–10 |
| Writes in general terms about the law relating to world order<br>May include reference to legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents<br>May refer to general legal terms | 1–5 |
Answers could include:
- Role of state sovereignty
- Political negotiation, persuasion and the use of force
- Contemporary issues concerning world order
- Role of law reform.
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Syllabus alignment
Options
- World OrderInvestigate the legal and non-legal responses, themes and challenges in world order.