The Pillars of Governance · Constitutional Foundations
The Separation of Powers
An analysis of how the Australian Constitution divides power to prevent the concentration of authority and ensure accountability.
Key Questions
- 1What is the government's role in self-regulating its own power?
- 2Who should decide when the branches of government conflict?
- 3How does the separation of powers protect the rights of the individual?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9C10K01
Year: Year 10
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: The Pillars of Governance
Period: Constitutional Foundations
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