Understandings
STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO:
Students explain features of Australia’s system of government, and the purpose of the Constitution in Australia’s representative democracy.
They analyse features of Australian democracy, and explain features that enable active participation.
Week 7 PROCESSES IN THE COURT PROCESSES IN THE COURT TEACHER CREATED HOMEWORK
19/11/ PowerPoint Research the importance of
2018- Explain how Australia’s legal system Learning Strategies/ Activities/ Concepts/ Knowledge & Skills Worksheet Legal Aid.
23/11/ aims to provide justice, including
2018 through the rule of law, presumption Processes in a court to seek justice OTHER RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS
4 of innocence, burden of proof, right to What is a fair trial? Internet Worksheet 1
lessons a fair trial and right to legal How can Australians receive access to justice and legal representation?
representation (VCCCL022) What are the barriers (difficulties) to getting access to legal representation?
Students understand the concepts of the presumption of innocence
Students identify the types of presumption
What is bail and when can it be granted?
Define the term ‘beyond reasonable doubt’