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Civics and citizenship concepts (Democratic values (Equality - all citizen…
Civics and citizenship concepts
Democracy
government run by people for the people
government elected by people
dev laws & policies on behalf of citizens
began in greece in 508 BCE
direct democracy - have direct say in how the state is run
Democratic values
Equality - all citizen have the rights to the same opportunities and right and privileges for everyone no matter what their gender, race etc.
Fairness - everyone is treated fairly and given the same opportunities
Respect - treating others with consideration and valuing their views beliefs and rights
Freedom - rights, priviliges and responsibilities for everyone without interference or control from other citizens or the government
justice
in australia people are to be treated in a fair and balanced way
participation
how we contribute to running of our society
this can be done by:
voicing opinions
participating in political discussions
voting in elections
engaging in the community in a meaningful way
the westminster system
Australian government is based on it.
Upper and lower parliment houses.
Head of state is Queen or Gov general.
Head of gov is prime.
Minister.
Executive made up of MP's.
Independent civil service.
independent judicary (court system).
rights and responsibilities: rites are the rite to vote the rite to have property protection and the rite of the freadom of having a religion. some responsabitys include jury service obeying the law and paying taxes
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