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• The Humanities | Civics and Citizenship: Learning in Civics and Citizenship

  Civics and Citizenship curriculum develops students’ knowledge of political and legal institutions and explores the nature of citizenship in a pluralistic liberal democracy. Students will develop general skills and capabilities such as an appreciation of diverse perspectives, empathy...

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• VCCCG010

  Identify and discuss the key features of the Australian electoral process

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  • exploring the secret ballot and compulsory voting as key features of Australia’s democracy
  • recognising the role of the Australian Electoral Commission in administering elections that are open, free and fair
  • clarifying who has the right to vote and stand for election in Australia
  • discussing the democratic ideas behind preferential voting and proportional representation
  • explain the process of voting and democratic ideas behind voting though conducting a class survey and using preferential voting to determine an outcome

  VCCCG010 | The Humanities | Civics and Citizenship | Levels 5 and 6 | Government and Democracy