16.7 2nd and 3rd years Brian Galligan. Normally 25 points of first-year Politics; students with only 12.5 points in Politics may apply to the 2nd/3rd-year coordinator. First semester Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week. Students who complete this subject should:

• have a knowledge of classical and modern constitutional theory and institutional design;
• appreciate modern pressures for constitutional change from new social movements, globalization and nationalism;
• have a critical understanding of the design of the Australian constitutional system and how its major parts have developed;
• be able to critically evaluate current reform proposals such as converting to a republic, adopting a bill of rights, recognising Aboriginal people, enhancing citizenship, improving federal arrangements;
• appreciate some of the major constitutional developments in comparable countries including New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the United States.

The subject studies constitutional theories and comparative design of modern constitutional systems. The main focus is on the design and development of Australia's constitutional system including its strengths and weaknesses, and reform proposals such as adopting a republican head of state or an entrenched bill of rights. Key constitutional developments in New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the United States will also be studied. Written work totalling 5,000 words. Brian Galligan, A Federal Republic: Australia's Constitutional System of Government 16.7 Brian Galligan. First semester. Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial each week. Students who complete this subject should:

• have a knowledge of classical and modern constitutional theory and institutional design;
• appreciate modern pressures for constitutional change from new social movements, globalization and nationalism;
• have a critical understanding of the design of the Australian constitutional system and how its major parts have developed;
• be able to critically evaluate current reform proposals such as converting to a republic, adopting a bill of rights, recognising Aboriginal people, enhancing citizenship, improving federal arrangements;
• appreciate some of the major constitutional developments in comparable countries including New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the United States.

The subject studies constitutional theories and comparative design of modern constitutional systems. The main focus is on the design and development of Australia's constitutional system including its strengths and weaknesses, and reform proposals such as adopting a republican head of state or an entrenched bill of rights. Key constitutional developments in New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the United States will also be studied. Written work totalling 5,000 words. B Galligan A Federal Republic: Australia's Constitutional System of Government.