Making and Breaking Laws · The Legislative Process

The Role of the Senate

Understanding the Senate as a house of review and its importance in the legislative process.

Key Questions

  1. 1What rights are in tension when the Senate blocks a popular law?
  2. 2Who should decide if the Senate has too much power?
  3. 3What would a just policy for Senate representation look like?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS6K01AC9HASS6K02
Year: Year 6
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Making and Breaking Laws
Period: The Legislative Process

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