Command Terms

Question 1

How to answer analyse question

Answer 1

• Defintion
• Identify the parts and components and give a detailed commentary including how they relate to one another

Question 2

How to answer evaluate question

Answer 2

• Definition
• Strengths and Weaknesses of juries
• Concluding statement - do strengths outweigh the weaknesses

Question 3

How to answer discuss question

Answer 3

• Start with contention
• 4-5 arguments in favour
• 1-2 arguments against

In arguments, include:
- Reasons for arguments
- Benefits and limits OR
- Strengths and weaknesses

Can also give your opinion at the end

Question 4

Example of analyse question
With references to the POJs, analyse the role of the jury in a criminal trial (8 marks)

Answer 4

• Definition of juries
• Identifying parts and components about juries
• Link each part to each other

Question 5

Example of evaluate question
Evaluate the ability of criminal jury trials to achieve the principles of justice (8 marks)

Answer 5

• Definition of juries
• Strengths and weaknesses of juries (2-3 each)
• Do strengths outweigh weaknesses

Question 6

Example of discuss question
Discuss whether criminal jury trials achieve the principles of justice (8 marks)

Answer 6

Argue whether juries achieve the POJ or not
- Contention -> Juries in criminal trials achieve the principles of justice to a high/moderate/low extent

• 4-5 arguments for, 1-2 arguments against
  Include reasons, benefits, limits, strengths and weaknesses

Own opinion at end