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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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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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Parliament and Government

• Stage 5 - Commerce
• 3 levels of government
• Elections
• Legislative Change
• Representative Democracy

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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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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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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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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