Australia's Constitution: A Framework for Democracy
- ISBN-10
- 1740707885
- ISBN-13
- 9781740707886
- Series
- Australia's Constitution
- Category
- Australia
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Author
- Barrie Sheppard
Description
Information book for younger readers, including primary and junior secondary students. Looks at how the Australian Constitution affects the lives of Australians every day, from establishing our right to vote to giving the Government the authority to make important decisions for our benefit. Includes colour design, full-colour photos, timeline, glossary, further information, and index.
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- 2017
- 88 pages
- Paperback
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- 2010
- 77 pages
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- 2008
- 58 pages
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