Fairness and the Law · Justice and Ethics

The Rule of Law

Understanding the principle that laws apply equally to all people, regardless of their status or wealth.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens to a society when the powerful can ignore the rules?
  2. 2Is a law always just simply because it was passed by a government?
  3. 3What would a just policy look like for enforcing rules in a diverse school?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS5K02
Year: Year 5
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Fairness and the Law
Period: Justice and Ethics

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