Rights and Responsibilities
Legal Studies · Year 11 · The Individual and the Law · 2.º Período

Rights and Responsibilities

Identify the types of rights individuals possess, including constitutional, statutory, and common law rights. Explore the corresponding legal and social responsibilities of citizens.

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Identify the types of rights individuals possess, including constitutional, statutory, and common law rights. Explore the corresponding legal and social responsibilities of citizens.

Key Questions

  1. Where do our legal rights come from?
  2. How are rights protected in Australia?
  3. What responsibilities do citizens have under the law?

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