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Timeline of Democracy in NSW

• Stage 5 - History
• Democracy
• Elections
• History
• Parliamentary Democracy
• Representative Democracy

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History of Parliament – animation

• Stage 3
• Democracy
• Federation
• History

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the history of NSW Parliament
• Outline the development of democracy in New South Wales
• Identify events leading to the establishment of democratic principles in Australia’s system of government.

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Legal Studies and the Legislature – School Program

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Separation of Powers

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Passing a Bill – Animation

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Government
• Legislation

Learning Outcomes

• Identifies and applies legal concepts and terminology
• Describes the key features of Australian and international law
• Describes the operation of domestic and international legal systems
• Discusses the effectiveness of the legal system in addressing issues

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Referendum Use in NSW: Daylight Saving Case Study

• Stage 5 - Commerce
• Democracy
• Government
• Parliamentary Democracy

Learning Outcomes

• Explain how laws are made, including common and statute law
• Investigate why laws change, how they change and the effect of the changes
• Explain the role of law in society
• Analyse key factors affecting decisions
• Evaluate options for solving problems and issues

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NSW Schools Constitutional Convention

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Constitutional Conventions
• Constitutional Democracy
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Democracy

Learning Outcomes

• Part I: The Legal System

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Passing a Bill – Animation

• Stage 3
• Legislation

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the main steps in making a law

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Interactive Video Conference: Visit Us At Our House

• Stage 3
• Democracy

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role and function of the NSW Parliament
• Understand the 3 levels of government
• Understand the roles of members

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Separation of Powers

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the concept of the 'separation of powers'
• Describe the role of each branch of government in Australia and NSW
• Explain the difference between parliament and government
• Explain the difference between ‘separation of powers’ and ‘division of powers’

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Federation and the Constitutional Conventions

• Stage 3
• Edmund Barton
• Federation
• Henry Parkes

Learning Outcomes

• Identify aspects of the British and USA systems of government that form part of Australia’s system.
• Identify events leading to the establishment of democratic principles in Australia’s system of government.
• Understand the role the constitutional conventions played in Australia becoming a federation.

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