The Pillars of Democracy · Constitutional Foundations

The Australian Constitution

Students examine the rule book for the nation and how it distributes power.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role in protecting the Constitution?
  2. 2Who should decide if the Constitution needs to change?
  3. 3What would a just policy for constitutional reform look like?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS6K01
Year: Year 6
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: The Pillars of Democracy
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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