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Reflections: Law and democracy

<p>Scales from boxed set of W&amp;T Avery gold scales and weights</p>

National Museum of Australia

<p>Scales from boxed set of W&amp;T Avery gold scales and weights</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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