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Elaboration ACHCK090

categorising the key features of Australia’s system of government (for example, democratic elections and the separation of powers) and comparing and contrasting these to the key features found in another country in the Asia region, such as Japan, India …

Elaboration (1) ACHCK090

interviewing people with connections to a country in the Asia region to compare the values they associate with the system of government in that country with those of Australia

Elaboration ACHCK091

exploring the types of participation that Australia has in the Asia region and internationally (for example, exchange programs, peacekeeping, election monitoring, health programs, disaster management)

Elaboration (1) ACHCK091

investigating Australia’s involvement with the United Nations (for example, representation in the organisation and adherence to conventions and declarations that Australia has ratified)

Elaboration ACHCK092

examining the jurisdiction of the High Court

Elaboration (1) ACHCK092

exploring an example of a High Court judgement in interpreting and applying Australian law, such as the Mabo decision or the construction of the Hindmarsh Island Bridge

Elaboration ACHCK093

listing some of the international agreements Australia has ratified and identifying examples of how each one might shape government policies and laws (for example, the protection of World Heritage areas)

Elaboration (1) ACHCK093

researching the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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) 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 ACHCK094

exploring the concept of ‘cohesive society’ using examples from contemporary events in Australia or in other countries to identify factors that support cohesiveness

Elaboration (1) ACHCK094

considering threats to Australian democracy and other democracies, such as the influence of vested interests, organised crime, corruption and lawlessness

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 (3) ACHCK094

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

Elaboration ACHCS095

developing and evaluating a set of questions that provide a comprehensive framework for research (for example, in relation to how systems of government might differ and how democratic they are)

Elaboration ACHCS096

conducting an opinion poll using information technologies and analysing the results

Elaboration (1) ACHCS096

referencing a range of sources using an appropriate referencing system

Elaboration ACHCS097

developing and using criteria to evaluate the suitability of data in an investigation about Australia’s international involvements

Elaboration (1) ACHCS097

critically analysing published material relevant to civics and citizenship topics and issues to assess reliability and purpose (for example, NGO fundraising material or a government information campaign)

Elaboration ACHCS098

identifying the values, motivations and contexts which underpin different interpretations about civics and citizenship topics and issues

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