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Elaboration ACHCS056

analysing how information can be used selectively to persuade citizens (for example, in a debate about a suggested constitutional change)

Elaboration ACHCS057

identifying the influences or circumstances that may have informed different perspectives about a civics and citizenship issue

Elaboration ACHCS058

developing a plan of action that incorporates a consultation process to ensure a range of views are heard and people are provided with opportunities to respond

Elaboration (1) ACHCS060

raising awareness of different perspectives (for example, about sustainability challenges)

Elaboration ACHCK062

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

Elaboration (1) ACHCK062

exploring how elected representatives can advocate on behalf of citizens

Elaboration (2) ACHCK062

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

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 ACHCK065

identifying Christian traditions that have influenced the development of Australian society, democracy and law

Elaboration (1) ACHCK065

identifying the values and beliefs of religions practised in contemporary Australia (for example, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism)

Elaboration (1) ACHCK067

exploring the extent of ethnic diversity in Australia

developing complex and open-ended questions to explore a civics or citizenship topic such as ‘freedoms’ (for example, ‘What do our freedoms mean in practice?’ and ‘What do you consider to be the most important freedom?’)

Elaboration ACHCS069

identifying sources offering different perspectives on an issue (for example, finding out about the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law)

Elaboration (1) ACHCS070

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

Elaboration ACHCK075

investigating how the contemporary party system operates in Australia’s liberal democracy and how governments are formed in parliament

Elaboration ACHCK076

examining a range of strategies used to persuade citizens’ electoral choices such as public debate, media, opinion polls, advertising, interest groups and political party campaigns

Elaboration (3) ACHCK077

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

Elaboration (1) ACHCK078

examining factors that can undermine the application of the principles of justice (for example, bribery, coercion of witnesses, trial by media and court delays)

Elaboration ACHCK079

researching the work of a non-government organisation (NGO), philanthropist, community group or religious group and how and why they contribute to the Australian community

Elaboration (1) ACHCK079

exploring the concept of ‘the common good’ using examples of how religious groups participate to foster interfaith understanding or social justice

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