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Term 4 Civics and Citizenship
Civics is the study of rights and…
Term 4 Civics and Citizenship
Civics is the study of rights and responsibilities of citizens within a society or country
Key Terms
Democracy
A democracy is a system of government in which the people have the power to determine how they will be ruled or managed. In most democratic societies, citizens are involved electing parliamentarians to represent their views.
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Democratic Values
Democratic values are the beliefs and ideals that are held by our society as a democracy. Such values include respect, equality, fairness and freedom
The Westminster System
Australia’s system of government is based on the Westminster system. The Westminster system is a form of parliamentary government originating in the United Kingdom.
Justice
The concept of justice can have many different definitions. The idea of justice can mean different things to different people depending on their nationality, culture and values.
Participation
The concept of participation is an important part of living in a democracy. It refers to the way good citizens contribute or take part in society
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The Court System
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How laws are made
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In court
Judges in higher courts, such as the state Supreme Courts and the High Court of Australia, can also make laws on occasion
In simple terms, sometimes when a judge makes a decision to resolve a dispute, the reasoning behind their decision creates a legal principle or law that must be followed by judges in other courts when a similar case arises
Law made by judges is known as common law, which will be examined in more detail later.
In Australia, laws can be made by a number of different bodies or organizations. For example, Commonwealth, state and territory parliaments can make laws, as well as other bodies such as local councils and court judges.
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