Local Government and Community Decisions · Constitutional Foundations

The Purpose of Local Councils

An investigation into why we have local government and the specific services they provide to residents.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role here?
  2. 2Who should decide how local taxes are spent?
  3. 3What would a just policy for park maintenance look like?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS4K01
Year: Year 4
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Local Government and Community Decisions
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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