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Civics and citizenship - Coggle Diagram
Civics and citizenship
constitution
S.O.P
parilment
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Parliament (also referred to as the Legislature) is made up of the King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate and the House of Representatives
Executive
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The Executive is made up of the King (represented by the Governor-General), Prime Minister and ministers
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Concepts
Democracy
The concept of democracy is about the acceptance of the will of the majority combined with constitutionalism, the rule of law and
particular freedoms
Democratic Values
The concept of democratic values is about shared values of Australian citizenship, the Judeo-Christian traditions, the diversity of Australia as a multicultural and multi-faith society and factors that shape identity. It is about equality, tolerance, popular sovereignty and the common good
The Westminester System
The Westminster system is central to Australia’s system of government and includes bicameralism, the separation of powers, responsible
government and representative government
Justice
The concept of justice is about understanding the rule of law and its application; the idea of equality before the law, the importance of judicial independence and objectivity leading to the law being perceived as fair.
participation
The concept of participation is about how an individual can be involved in the political and legal system as both a decision maker and as an agent of change in terms of being proactive and reactive.
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Types of Government
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Anarchy
It is a belief system that rejects governmental authority in favour of self-governing or community consensus which has become a synonym for chaos and the breakdown of civil order.
History
Popular Indigenous Council of Oaxaca "Ricardo Flores Magón" 1980 Oaxaca, Mexico
Rebel Zapatista Autonomous Municipalities 1994 (January 1) Chiapas, Mexico
Barcelona's Squatters Movement 2000 Barcelona, Spain
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Dictatorship
A form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations
History
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Joseph Stalin
Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin was a Georgian-born revolutionary and Soviet political leader who led the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte, later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars.
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Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician who was dictator of Germany from 1933 until his death in 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party.
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Justice
Participants
The defendant
A person suspected of committing a crime is referred to as the "accused" in a criminal trial. In a civil trial, the parties are referred to as the plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff is the party bringing the lawsuit, or "suing," against the defendant. A defendant is someone who is defending an action or being "sued."
The public
Trials in court are typically open to the public. Trial attendance is encouraged so that the general people can observe how the courts work. The public gallery is expected to remain silent and watch the proceedings from the back of the room..
Defence
a defence A defence argument is presented by the barrister to demonstrate the defendant's innocence of the charge. They speak for the defendant's interests. When speaking before the magistrate or judge, interrogating a witness, or protesting, they must stand.
Prosecutor
In order to establish the defendant's guilt on a charge, the prosecuting attorney builds a case against them. When speaking to the magistrate or judge, interrogating a witness, or "objecting," they must stand. They stand in for the interests of the Crown and/or the party who filed the lawsuit.
Witness
In the course of a court proceeding, witnesses stand in the witness box to present their testimony for the prosecution or defence. Before they can answer any questions, they must be "sworn in," or make a vow to the court that they will tell the truth. The magistrate or judge may punish or imprison a witness for "contempt of court" if they don't tell the truth.
Clerk
The Bench Clerk assists with administration and legal research while sitting in front of the Magistrate. He or she calls people into the court and announces the cases.
the judge
Judges provide instructions to juries prior to their deliberations and in the case of bench trials, judges must decide the facts of the case and make a ruling. Additionally, judges are also responsible for sentencing convicted criminal defendants
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democratic values
democracy is defined by the values of the rule of law, freedom of elections and being elected; freedom of assembly and political participation; freedom of expression, religion or belief; and other human rights.
