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Division of Powers

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• 3 levels of government
• Constitutional Democracy
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• COM5-3 examines the role of law in society
• LST-11-01 describes legal principles and judicial processes used in the legal system
• LST-11-03 explains the role, formation and reform of law
• Learn about the division of powers between federal, state and territory governments

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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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Stage 6 Legal Studies and the Legislature Program

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Separation of Powers

Learning Outcomes

• LST-11-01 describes legal principles and judicial processes used in the legal system
• LST-11-02 explains the key features of Australian and international law
• LST-11-03 explains the role, formation and reform of law
• LST-11-04 analyses differing perspectives of individuals, groups and society in influencing the law
• LST-11-06 analyses legal issues to determine the extent to which the law achieves justice for individuals, groups and society

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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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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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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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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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Secondary Schools Student Leadership Program 2027

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Leadership Program

Learning Outcomes

• Leadership development

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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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Sources of law – Statute law and the steps in the Legislative Process

• Stage 6 – Legal Studies
• Legislation
• Responsible Government
• Statute Law

Learning Outcomes

• LST-11-01 describes legal principles and judicial processes used in the legal system
• LST-11-02 explains the key features of Australian and international law
• LST-11-03 explains the role, formation and reform of law

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