key terms- Civic & Citizenship
Democratic values
the beliefs and ideals that are held by our society as a democracy
democracy
a system in government in which the people have the power to determine how they will be ruled or managed and so elect a parliament to make an implement laws on their behalf
justice
the idea that people should treat each other with fairness and respect
participation
the way in which citizens contribute to the running of society, such as by voting in a election
common law
law made by judges in court, that will then be used by other judges
electorate
a designated geographical area that is represented. by an elected member in parliament
house of Representatives
the lower house in the commonwealth parliment
legislation
a law made by parliament. Also referred to as an act of parliament or statute
jury
a group of random citizens that are called to determine the verdict in a criminal (and sometimes civil) trial
presumption of innocence
a legal principle that requires an acused person to be treated as if they were innocent until they have been proven guilty
responsibility
our duty as citizens to contribute to society
right
freedom and fair treatment granted to us as citizens
Westminister System
the parliamentary system of Great Britain where parliament consists of two houses and the Crown. It is the parliamentary system used in Australia