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Civics and Citizenship - Coggle Diagram
Civics and Citizenship
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Key Concepts
Democracy
A system of government that is run by the people, for the people.
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Democratic values
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Respect, equality, fairness, freedom.
Westminster System
A system of government, that originates in the UK that consists of a sovereign and the parliament.
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Political Parties
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Voting
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Ways of voting
Preferential voting
Voting on who you prefer, the 1st being your top choice.
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Laws and Justice
Types of Legal Disputes
Criminal
When an individual commits an illegal act that inflicts harm on other individuals and taken to court (prosecuted).
If accused is proved or pleads guilty, punishment received - jail time, community service, fines.
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Australia's Legal System
EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW
All individuals regardless of race, ethnic background, sex & income level must be treated equally when dealing with the legal system.
RULE OF LAW
Everyone is equal before the law, so it must be followed.
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