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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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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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Role of Members in a Dispute Resolution

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Government
• People

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the representative role of state members of parliament
• Describe the legislative role of state members of parliament
• Outline how members of parliament can be an example of a non-legal method of resolving disputes with the state

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Role and Structure of Parliament

• Stage 6 – 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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Rights and Responsibilities

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Government
• People

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups in the democratic process
• Identify the types of rights of individuals
• Outline the responsibilities of citizens within society
• Explain the interrelationship between rights and responsibilities

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Legislative Process

• Stage 6 – 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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Law Reform and Parliamentary Committees

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Law Reform
• Legislation

Learning Outcomes

• Examine the conditions that give rise to law reform- changing social values, new concepts of justice, new technology
• Describe the role of agencies involved in law reform commissions, parliamentary committees, the media, non-government organisations

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Division of Powers

• Stage 6 – 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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