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Term 4 - Civics and Citizenship (Civics and Citizenship Concepts…
Term 4 - Civics and Citizenship
Civics and Citizenship Concepts
Westminster System
the Westminster System is a form of parliamentary government which includes a lower house, an upper house and a head of state such as the Queen.
Justice
The concept of justice in Australia ultimately means that people should treat each other in a manner that is fair and balanced
Democratic Values
Democratic values are the beliefs and ideals that are held by our society as a democracy.
Equality
Rights and privileges for all without discrimination from age, gender, religion or sexual orientation
Fairness
All people treated fairly. Everyone given a 'fair go'.
Respect
Treating others with consideration and valuing
their views, beliefs and rights
Freedom
Rights, privileges and responsibilities for all without interference.
Participation
The concept of participation is an important part of living in a democracy. It refers to the way good citizens contribute to or take part in society
Democracy
Democracy is a system of government made by the people for the people.
Rights and Responsibilities
The concept of rights and responsibilities refers to our entitlements and duties as citizens
Laws
Types of Law
Criminal
Criminal law refers to the group of laws that have been put in place to protect us from harm. It is considered a crime when one of these laws is broken
Civil
Civil Law protects individuals. It usually deals with disputes between individuals (or businesses/industries) that result in loss or harm. In simple speech, civil law aims to right the wrongs.
Customary
Customary Law is made up of customs, it is an add-on as such, as well as following criminal law you also have to follow your religion or country's separate laws. This does not exclude you from other laws.
Why do we need laws
How are laws made
Through Courts (Common)
Common law is created when a judge has to make a ruling about a case that is not covered by statutory law.
Through Parliament (Statutory)
Statutory laws are those that are made and passed by parliament
Participating in a Democracy
Voting
Voting is a great way of participating in our democracy because you choose the next representatives
Protests
Protests are used to change the senators minds into making things that would help them
Freedoms
Speech
Freedom of speech refers to our right to express information, opinions and beliefs without fear of the government preventing us or punishing us for it.
Religion
Freedom of religion is the right to believe in or practice whatever religion you want to
Asssembly
Freedom of assembly refers to the right to peacefully gather or meet in public or private places
Movement
Freedom of movement refers to a citizen’s ability to freely move between states or regions within their own country
Association
Freedom of association refers to the right to peacefully form or join a group, club or organisation without being stopped