The role of the Australian Constitution in providing the basis for Australia’s federal system of government and democratic processes, including institutions, and the process for constitutional change through a referendum

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The role of the Australian Constitution in providing the basis for Australia’s federal system of government and democratic processes, including institutions, and the process for constitutional change through a referendum.

Code

AC9HC9K01

Year level

Year 9

Subject

Civics and Citizenship

Strand

Knowledge and understanding

Sub-strand

Government and democracy

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We are learning to the role of the Australian Constitution in providing the basis for Australia’s federal system of government and democratic processes, including institutions, and the process for constitutional change through a referendum.

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The role of the Australian Constitution in providing the basis for Australia’s federal system of government and democratic processes, including institutions, and the process for   change through a referendum.

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