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Constitutional Law and Administration I - LAW314

This unit introduces students to fundamental principles of constitutional law and practice in Australia, including the basic structures of representative and responsible government, the structure and content of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia and the relationship between the Commonwealth and the States. The unit places constitutional principles and doctrines in a wider context by exploring some of the questions that arise in relation to the framework for law and government in Australia. These include: federalism; democracy and citizenship; the rule of law; parliamentary sovereignty; and the relationships among the legislative, executive and judicial powers.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde

X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 (On-campus dates: 17-18 April)

Staff Contact(s): Associate Professor Iain Stewart
Prerequisites:

6cp in LAW units at 100 level and 6cp in LAW units at 200 level (P) Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): LAW309, LAW311, LAW312
Unit Designation(s):

Social Science

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Macquarie Law School

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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