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Politics and Law

2009 was the first year of implementation. The first WACE examinations for Politics and Law were conducted in 2010.

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Course Summary

Politics and Law is a study of the processes of decision-making concerning society’s collective future. It aims to develop knowledge of the principles, structures, institutions and processes of political and legal systems primarily in Australia.  It brings together the judicial, executive and legislative arms of government to demonstrate how society is governed and examines the philosophy and values on which society is governed.

Syllabus

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Assessment and Other Support Materials

Guide to Grades 

Resource Lists
(54 Kb) (83 Kb) Combined resource lists New 05/04/12
(27 Kb) (49 Kb) Introduction New 05/04/12
(23 Kb) (58 Kb) Print materials New 05/04/12
(29 Kb) (58 Kb) Web based resources New 05/04/12

Examination Materials


 

Recent Publications

WACE Manual 2010-11

WACE Manual 2012

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