The Governance of Australia. Civics and Citizenship Learning Circle Kit.

This kit, the first of four learning circles on civics and citizenship, addresses a series of broad issues about the way in which Australia is governed. Introductory materials include a synopsis of the six sessions; lists of 51 references, 29 Internet sites, and 13 videos and CDs; glossary; and list of 19 resource materials. Session guides are provided for six sessions: Our Group--Our Government; The Australian Constitution: Basis for Stability or Constraint to Change; Parliament--The Legislative Branch of Government; The Executive Government: Representative Leaders or Elected Dictators?; The High Court of Australia; and An Australian Republic? Components of each session guide include some or all of the following: an introduction that outlines the objective and aims; lists of suggested activities in the session; background documents provided; list of resources; suggested activities with discussion; optional extra activities; case studies highlighted in block format; and the background documents. (YLB)