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🫂💂Civics and Citizenship👸🤴 - Coggle Diagram
🫂💂Civics and Citizenship👸🤴
Definitions
Citizenship
The position or status of being a citizen of a country.
Civics
The position or status of being a citizen of a country.
Constitution
A set of rules by which a country or state is run.
Monarchy
When a country is controlled by one person who was born into the position.
Parliament
A system or group of people who organise and manage a state and/or country.
Democracy
A system of government by the whole population who is eligible to vote.
Dictatorship
When a country or government is controlled by one person, usually through fear, power and a strong military.
Government
An assembly of elected representatives. They make and amend laws for a country or state.
In The Courtroom
Courtroom
A courtroom is a very important part of the legal system. It is where court hearings or trials are held to determine whether a person is innocent or guilty of committing a crime. Courts are separated from government buildings to symbolize that the government does not influence the hearing.
Accused
In a Criminal Trial the person who has been charged with committing an offence is called the accused in court. If the accused does not have a lawyer, he or she can be sentenced to life
Public
Court trials are usually open to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to attend trials to see for themselves how the courts operate. The expectation is that the public gallery will sit silently and observe the proceedings from the back of the room.
The general public is not permitted to attend the following trials:
There are a number of reasons why the court may decide to hold a trial in private. These include: The court may decide to hold a trial in private if it is satisfied that the interests of justice so require. This could be because:
A judge or magistrate may order that all or part of a hearing be held in private if they are satisfied that the interests of justice so require. The public, media and members of the parties' family are excluded from the courtroom during these parts of proceedings. These hearings usually take place before pre-trial hearings and sentencing proceedings. They can also occur at any time during trials when information needs to be discussed with counsel, such as evidence which has been obtained through covert means (e.g., telephone tapping). The rules governing this type of hearing are found in section 43(2) Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (NSW).
Defendant
This is the person defending the action, or being ‘sued’.
These people are the reason why the court is “in session”.
A Defence Lawyer's job is to defend the accused and try to prove their innocence. They are hired by the person who has been charged with a crime, so they work for you. The Defense lawyer may be able to get evidence excluded from the trial that would have convicted you if it had been allowed in court (excluded). This could mean that even though the police say they have enough evidence against you when all of your evidence is presented at trial, there isn't enough for a conviction and therefore no reason for a jury or judge to find you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Prosecuter
A Prosecution Lawyer's job is to present evidence to the court to try prove the accused is guilty. They are hired by the government so they are part of what we pay taxes for. They are not there to help you. They will do everything they can to make sure you go to jail.
Jury
A Jury is a group of 12 strangers who listen to the evidence given in a court trial and decide whether you are innocent or guilty.
The people who have been chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a law court and to decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty.
Witness
A witness is a person who is required to come to court to answer questions about a case. A witness may be a person who has seen or heard something that happened or is about to see or hear something.
Witnesses can be people who are not involved in the case but have information that might help the court decide what happened. Witnesses can also be people who were involved in the case and want to tell their side of things.
The law says you must give your name and address when you go to court as a witness. The judge will ask if you know anything about the case - for example, whether it was an accident, whether someone was driving dangerously or speeding at the time of an accident, how fast they were going etc. You do not have to answer these questions unless asked by a police officer (or another official) while you are giving evidence in court. If you say no, this will stop them from asking any further questions until after your evidence has been given at trial.
If they do ask more questions then it is up to you whether or not to answer them - if so then make sure that your answers are accurate and truthful otherwise there could be serious consequences for yourself!
Bar Table
Bar table The bar table is where both the prosecution and defence lawyers sit.
It has a desk in front of it, where the lawyers sit and talk to their clients. The bar table is also used by the judge.
Open Doors
Doors being open in a courtroom represents open justice. Open justice is where members of the public and media can observe trials and justice being served.
The court system has been used to protect the rights of people, but it has also been used to suppress dissent. This is why we need to be more transparent about our government's actions and how those actions affect us.
Coat of Arms and Australian Flag
The coat of arms represents no one is above the law The coat of arms also represents the judge and court operating under the Commonwealth. The crown is a symbol of the king's power, which he has over all people. The crown is used to protect people from being persecuted or imprisoned by others in society.
The flag of Australia honours our federation and the Commonwealth
The Magistrate/Judge
The Judge presides over the court and deals with any legal issues that arise during the trial. He/She informs the jurors about their role and instructs them about what the law is.
The Magistrate presides over the court and deals with any legal issues that arise during the trial.
judge sits in an elevated position so they can ensure the proper process is being followed and as a symbol of ultimate authority and fairness. The magistrate has a right to appoint
Bench Clerk/ Magistrate
The Bench Clerk sits in front of the Magistrate and assists with administration and legal research. He/she announces the cases and calls people into court. Their job is to direct people where to stand, read the charges out (in a criminal proceeding) and administer the oath or affirmation to witnesses.
The Magistrate is the judge and presides over all criminal proceedings, including trials by jury. The Magistrate also has the power to issue warrants for arrest of persons charged with a crime.
In addition to presiding over criminal cases, the Magistrate may hear civil matters such as small claims actions (up to $5,000), family law cases and other miscellaneous legal matters.
Concepts
Justice
refers to the way good citizens contribute to or take part in society. In Australia, we participate in the running of society in a number of ways, such as by voting in an election or referendum, serving on a jury or paying taxes.
Participation
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
a system of government run by the people, for the people. In most democratic societies, citizens are involved in the running of society by electing people who will represent them in government.
Rights and Responsibilities
refers to our entitlements and duties as citizens. These ri
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ensure we are able to have a say in the way our country is run and are treated fairly in the process. Our civic re
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ensure we contribute to our society in order to keep it going as a strong democracy
Democratic values
is an Australian concept that encourages people to treat each other in a manner that is fair, balanced and just in all parts of our society.
Democracy
is a form of parliamentary government originating in the United Kingdom. It is named after the area of London where the British parliament is located
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