Voices of the People · The Legislative Process
Lobbying and Interest Groups
Investigating how groups outside of parliament try to influence the creation of new laws.
Key Questions
- 1Is it fair that groups with more money might have more influence on the government?
- 2What is the government's role in listening to minority interest groups?
- 3How can ordinary citizens compete with powerful lobbyists for attention?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9HASS5K03AC9HASS5S05
Year: Year 5
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Voices of the People
Period: The Legislative Process
Suggested Methodologies
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