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Elaboration (3) ACHCK093

recognising that the obligations in international treaties only take domestic effect in Australia if they are implemented by statute, whether by the Commonwealth or state parliaments

Elaboration (2) ACHCK078

examining how the media, or individuals through social media, could influence the outcome of a trial by publishing information about a defendant that could affect a jury's decision

Elaboration (3) ACHCK048

identifying the principles of representative and responsible government that underpin the Australian Constitution

Elaboration (3) ACHCK061

debating how to manage situations when rights and freedoms are in conflict (for example, whether it should be a matter for parliaments or judges to resolve)

Elaboration (2) ACHCK075

exploring the role of the Senate and state upper Houses, and the balance of power in these Houses

exploring the various ways that individuals can contribute to civic life (for example, by volunteering their services to charities and service groups, becoming a Justice of the Peace, making submissions to public enquiries, attending public meetings, …

Elaboration (2) ACHCK061

considering the circumstances that can lead to dissent in a democracy

Elaboration (2) ACHCK094

identifying the safeguards that protect Australia’s democratic system and society, including shared values and the right to dissent within the bounds of the law

Elaboration (2) ACHCS086

using skills associated with the negotiation process (stating your position clearly, active listening, highlighting strengths, applying reason and logic, identifying common ground)

Elaboration (2) ACHCK093

identifying how international conventions and declarations have shaped Australian government policies with regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Elaboration (3) ACHCK062

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

Elaboration (2) ACHCK050

discussing the meaning and importance of the rule of law, presumption of innocence, and burden of proof

Elaboration (2) ACHCK062

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

Elaboration (2) ACHCS084

comparing and contrasting the varying policies of different political groups on an issue

Elaboration (3) ACHCK094

investigating processes by which individuals and groups resolve differences in Australian communities (for example, negotiation, mediation and reconciliation)

Elaboration (3) ACHCK077

exploring how court judgements impact on the development of law (for example, the role of precedents)

Elaboration (2) ACHCK079

investigating why a particular group advocates for change (for example, in relation to gender equity)

Elaboration (2) ACHCK081

debating the concepts of ‘global identity’ and ‘global citizenship’ and their implications for Australian citizens

Elaboration (2) ACHCK053

considering how Australia’s location in the Asian region influences interactions between Australians and those living in the region

Elaboration (2) ACHCK063

discussing examples of recent laws passed through parliaments that enact government policy

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