Justice and the Legal System · The Legislative Process

Common Law and Precedent

Analyzing how judges make decisions and the importance of legal consistency.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide the law: elected politicians or unelected judges?
  2. 2How does legal precedent ensure fairness in the justice system?
  3. 3Can a judge truly remain impartial when making a new ruling?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C8K02
Year: Year 8
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: The Legislative Process

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