AREA OF STUDY 2 The Constitution and the protection of rights
In this area of study students investigate the role of the Commonwealth Constitution in establishing and restricting the law-making powers of State and Commonwealth Parliaments. Students examine how these law-making powers can be changed and analyse the impact of these methods. They investigate the role of the High Court with respect to law-making powers and the protection of rights contained in the Constitution. Students explore the means by which the Commonwealth Constitution protects rights in Australia and develop an awareness of the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens. They engage in a comparison of the constitutional approach used to protect their rights in Australia with that of another country, raising their awareness of an alternative model for the protection of rights.
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain the role of the Commonwealth Constitution in defining law-making powers within a federal structure, analyse the means by which law-making powers may change, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Commonwealth Constitution in protecting human rights. To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 2.
Key skills