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NSW Schools Constitutional Convention

• Year 11 - Legal Studies
• 3 Levels of Government
• Constitutional Conventions
• Constitutional Democracy
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Democracy

Syllabus Links

• Part I: The Legal System

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Role and Structure of Parliament

• Year 11 - Legal Studies
• Constitutional Democracy
• Legislation
• Separation of Powers

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• Explain the role and structure of the Parliament
• Describe the function and roles of the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and the three branches of power
• Understand ceremonies and traditions of the NSW Parliament and Westminster system of government

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Division of Powers

• Year 11 - Legal Studies
• Constitutional Democracy
• Separation of Powers

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• 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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Role of Government

• Year 5 & 6
• Constitutional Democracy
• Government
• People

Syllabus Links

• 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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