The Democratic Engine: How Australia Governs · Constitutional Foundations

The Role of the Parliament

Investigating how representatives are elected to make laws on behalf of the people.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a representative truly 'representative' of their community?
  2. 2Who should decide which issues get debated in the house of parliament?
  3. 3What would a just policy look like if it had to satisfy people with opposite views?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS5K01
Year: Year 5
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: The Democratic Engine: How Australia Governs
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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