Justice at home and overseas

The key features and values of Australia's system of government (e.g. democratic elections, the separation of powers) compared with one other system of government in the Asia region, such as China, Japan, India or Indonesia (ACHCK090)

Australia's roles and responsibilities at a global level (e.g. provision of foreign aid, peacekeeping, participation in international organisations, such as the United Nations) (ACHCK091)

The role of the High Court, including interpreting the Constitution (ACHCK092)

The international agreements Australia has ratified and examples of how they shape government policies and laws (e.g. the protection of World Heritage areas, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) (ACHCK093)

The threats to Australia's democracy and other democracies, such as the influence of vested interests, organised crime, corruption and lawlessness (ACHCK094)

The safeguards that protect Australia's democratic system and society, including shared values and the right to dissent within the bounds of the law (ACHCK094)