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Reflections: Law and democracy

<p>Children voting</p>

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<p>Children voting</p>

1. Explain the importance of the legal system in Australia’s democracy?

2. What other processes help to sustain a resilient democracy and cohesive society in Australia?

3. What are some of the challenges to sustaining a resilient democracy and cohesive society in Australia? Give an example from your studies so far.

4. Would you describe Australia’s democracy as ‘resilient’? Explain your answer.

5. Would you describe Australia's society as ‘cohesive’? Explain your answer.

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