The Australian Constitution and Parliament · Constitutional Foundations
The Role of the High Court
Exploring the High Court of Australia as the final arbiter of constitutional disputes and legal interpretation.
Key Questions
- 1What happens when the government and the law are in conflict?
- 2How should judges interpret words written over a century ago?
- 3What makes a court truly independent from political influence?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9C7K01
Year: Year 7
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: The Australian Constitution and Parliament
Period: Constitutional Foundations
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