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Aboriginal Studies and the Legislature – School program

• Stage 6 - Aboriginal Studies
• 3 levels of government
• Democracy
• Division of Powers
• Government
• Law Reform
• Legislation
• Legislative Change
• Responsible Government

Learning Outcomes

• H1.2 analyses and discusses the social justice and human rights issues that are contemporary consequences of colonialism on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples
• H2.1 examines contemporary expressions of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ culture, heritage and identity
• H3.2 evaluates the impact of key government policies, legislation and legal decisions on the socioeconomic status of Aboriginal peoples and communities

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Division of Powers

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• 3 levels of government
• Constitutional Democracy
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the concept of the 'division of powers'
• Describe the different types of legislative power outlined in the Australian Constitution
• Explain the difference between 'division of powers' and 'separation of powers'

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Parliament and Government

• Stage 5 - Commerce
• 3 levels of government
• Chambers of Parliament
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Democracy
• Democratic process
• Elections
• Federation
• Government
• Legislative Change
• Representative Democracy
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• Describe how and why the separation of powers exists in Australia's democratic system
• Outline which political parties and Independents have been elected to the NSW Parliament.
• Describe how government is formed in a democracy based on the Westminster system
• Explain the terms parliamentary majority, a hung parliament and minority government and explain their significance in forming government in NSW
• Explain the difference between parliament and government

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Passing a Bill – Animation

• Stage 3
• 3 levels of government
• Government
• Legislation

Learning Outcomes

• HS3-DEM-01 describes the origins and features of Australia's democratic system of government and laws

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Role of Government

• Stage 3
• 3 levels of government
• Constitutional Democracy
• Government
• People

Learning Outcomes

• Explain what Government is and how it is formed in the Westminster system
• Outline the role of Government in NSW
• Explain the difference between parliament and government

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Role of Parliament

• Stage 3
• 3 levels of government
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Democracy

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the role and function of the NSW Parliament
• Describe the role of the Legislative Assembly
• Describe the role of the Legislative Council
• Explain the role of a member in parliament and in their electorate
• Outline the main steps in making a law
• Outline the role of parliamentary committees

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The NSW Budget

• Stage 5 - Commerce
• 3 levels of government
• Democracy
• Law Reform
• Legislation
• Representative Democracy
• Responsible Government
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• CO5-GOL-01 explains the role of government and the law in society

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The Ombudsman and the role of integrity agencies in NSW

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• 3 levels of government
• Democracy
• Dispute Resolution
• Responsible Government
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• CO5-RRI-01 examines and describes the rights and responsibilities of individuals in different contexts
• CO5-GOL-01 explains the role of government and the law in society
• CO5-PRO-01 evaluates and applies options for solving problems and addressing issues
• LST-11-04 analyses differing perspectives of individuals, groups and society in influencing the law
• LST-11-05 explains methods to resolve conflict and encourage cooperation between individuals, groups and nation-states
• LST-11-07 uses and analyses a range of sources to assess the effectiveness of the law in addressing issues

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Three Levels of Government

• Stage 3
• 3 levels of government
• Government
• Henry Parkes

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the three levels of government in Australia
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of each level of government

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Three Levels of Government

• Stage 5 - Commerce
• 3 levels of government
• Representative Democracy

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of Australia’s three levels of government
• Explain what the concept ‘division of powers’ means

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