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Civics - Coggle Diagram
Civics
key concepts
justice
Westminster system
participation
democracy
democratic values
right and responsibilities
freedoms
speech
information
association and assembly
movement
religion
two ways laws are made
common
most laws are made through statutes, but the courts can make new decisions as needed
statutory
types of law
crminal
indictment offences
simple offences
civil
contract
tort
family
customary
origins
similarities and differences to European law
reasons why we have rules
keeps everyone safe; promotes social behaviour such as respect for others and the environment; equality and fairness because laws apply to everyone; and outlines the consequences of breaking the law.