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Elaboration (1) ACHCS073

creating material for public distribution with a specific purpose and context (for example, an advertisement promoting participation in Australia’s democracy)

Elaboration (1) ACHCK063

distinguishing statutory and common law from executive law (delegated law) and identifying how the Houses of Parliament can disallow delegated legislation

Elaboration (1) ACHCS069

collating a list of different sources of information and prioritising the list based on an assessment of usefulness and reliability

Elaboration ACHCS070

examining language choices in a range of texts to identify purpose, audience and reliability (for example, those used by candidates in an election campaign or by a lobby group)

Elaboration (1) ACHCS072

working in groups to evaluate the options before deciding on any course of action (for example, to influence change relating to a current event or issue)

Elaboration (2) ACHCS071

using culturally inclusive behaviours during class discussions and meetings

Elaboration ACHCS073

using appropriate terms and concepts such as ‘freedoms’, ‘responsibilities’, ‘statutory law’ and ‘customary law’

Elaboration (1) ACHCS074

considering the factors that shape the way they meet their responsibilities as a citizen (for example, where they live)

exploring the different ways that citizens can participate in and support Australia’s democracy through their working lives, such as by serving in the armed services or as a reservist, teaching, representing Australia abroad as a diplomat or aid …

Elaboration ACHCK062

comparing the effectiveness of different forms of participation in Australia’s democracy

Elaboration (2) ACHCK062

investigating examples where citizens have taken direct action such as organising a public demonstration or social media campaign

Elaboration (3) ACHCK062

analysing how opinion polls are conducted and the ways they are used in democratic debate

Elaboration ACHCK063

comparing some examples of statutes and common laws and the way they are made and outlining the hierarchy of these different types of laws (for example, that statutes will override the common law)

Elaboration ACHCK064

explaining the difference between criminal law and civil law

Elaboration (1) ACHCK064

considering the significance of customary law for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Elaboration (1) ACHCS070

using a variety of sources to develop conclusions about Australian national identity

Elaboration ACHCK066

investigating representations of Australian identity evident in national day events (such as Anzac Day), and in the media and popular culture, to analyse different perspectives on the interpretation of national identity

Elaboration (1) ACHCK066

examining contemporary influences on the shaping of Australian national identity, such as the natural environment, immigration, attitudes to Asia and Reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians

Elaboration ACHCK067

examining personal stories to explore how individuals relate to national identity and how it impacts on their sense of belonging in the Australian community

Elaboration (2) ACHCK061

considering the circumstances that can lead to dissent in a democracy

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