Democratic Values · 1901 – present
The Westminster System
Tracing the origins of Australia's parliament back to the British system and the role of the Monarch.
Key Questions
- 1How did the British system influence Australian government?
- 2What is the role of the Governor-General?
- 3Why is the separation of powers important?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9HASS6K05
Year: Year 6
Subject: HASS
Unit: Democratic Values
Period: 1901 – present
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