Justice and the Legal System · Justice & Ethics

The Court Hierarchy

Examining the different levels of courts and why specialization in law matters.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide which court hears a specific case?
  2. 2What would a just policy for legal appeals look like?
  3. 3What is the government's role in funding the court system?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS6K03
Year: Year 6
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice & Ethics

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