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LAW2104 Constitutional Law I
SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
LAW1116 Legal Process
 
Description:

This unit introduces students to the Australian Constitution.  It examines the history and development of the Constitution and the establishment of the various legal jurisdictions in Australia. The unit will examine the process of solving complex legal problems relating to the interpretation and application of law, based on the Constitution.  The unit will critically analyse the doctrine of the separation of powers, disputes between States and the Commonwealth, and Commonwealth powers.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K61Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Laws
V72Bachelor of Laws
K50Bachelor of Laws
Y67Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts
Y04Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Business
K30Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
K58Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Psychological Science
MABUUTLaw in Business Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014