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2009 Course Handbook

LAW441: Politics and the Constitution

This unit examines the interaction of the Constitution and politics in Australia, in particular: ideas on 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:4
Contact Hours:4
When Offered: 2010 - offered in 2010
Staff Contact: Dr Margaret Kelly
Prerequisites:

LAW309(P) or (LAW314(P) and LAW315(P)) or for non-LLB students 40cp including POL165(P)

Corequisites:

NCCWs:

Unit Designations: --
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Macquarie Law School

Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended