1. Constitutional Checks on Parliament

2. Learning Intention Success Criteria
Constitutional Checks on Parliament
Success Criteria
Explain the means by which the Australian Constitution acts as a check on parliament in law-making, including:
the bicameral structure of the Commonwealth parliament
the separation of the legislative, executive and judicial powers
the express protection of rights
evaluate the ways in which the Australian Constitution acts as a check on parliament in law-making

5. Separation of Powers Constitution Different to Division of Powers!!
Designed to prevent the concentration of Government power – in the belief that this causes corruption and abuse of power.
Constitution
Chapter 1 Legislative
S1 Legislative Power – Government
Chapter 2 Executive
S61 Executive power – Crown
Chapter 3 Judiciary
S71 Judicial Power – High Court

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9. Express Rights S51(xxxi) Acquisition of property on just terms
S80 The right to trial by jury for indictable Commonwealth offences
S92 Interstate trade and commerce
S116 Freedom of religion
S117 No discrimination among residents based on the state they reside in

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