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Legal Studies and the Legislature

• Year 11 - Legal Studies
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• Describe sources of contemporary Australian law - common law
• Understand how statute law is made including the structure of Parliament, the legislative process and delegated legislation
• Explain the division of powers in the Australian Constitution
• Explain the separation of powers in Australia’s system of government
• Explain the difference between the division and separation of powers in Australia
• Describe the role of parliamentary committees in law reform
• Describe the role of Members of Parliament in resolving disputes with the state

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Separation of Powers

• Year 11 - 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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Role and Structure of Parliament

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

Learning Outcomes

• 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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Legislative Process

• Year 11 - Legal Studies
• Law Reform
• Legislation
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• Identify why laws change and the conditions that give rise to these changes
• Describe the legislative process in the making of statute law
• Explain the function and process of making delegated legislation and how it differs to statute law making

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Division of Powers

• Year 11 - Legal Studies
• 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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Head of State

• Year 5 & 6
• Government
• People
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the Governor as the Head of State for NSW
• Describe the role of the NSW Governor

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