Local Government and Community Decisions · Constitutional Foundations

Elections and Representation

Understanding how local representatives are chosen and how they represent the views of their constituents.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do we trust others to make decisions for us?
  2. 2What rights are in tension when a representative disagrees with the majority?
  3. 3Who should decide who is eligible to lead a community?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS4K01AC9HASS4S01
Year: Year 4
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Local Government and Community Decisions
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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