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Politics and the Constitution - LAW491
This unit analyses the practical effects of the Constitution and its interpretation upon Australian political life. It places the case law as determined by judges in its historical context, and shows how this has affected the development of Australian politics. The unit examines the interaction of the Constitution, history and politics in Australia, in particular: ideas of constitutionalism and governance; the effect of ideology on drafting; Commonwealth-State relations; elections; the roles of Crown, the Senate and the House of Representations; the Executive; the economy; and throughout the role of the High Court's interpretation for Australian political life and governance.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S3 Day - Session 3, December 2014 - February 2015, North Ryde, Day S3 External - Session 3, December 2014 - February 2015, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Margaret Kelly |
| Prerequisites: |
(6cp in LAW or LAWS units at 300 level) or (39cp including POL207) |
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| NCCW(s): | LAW441 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
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