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CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP, The study of citizens rights &…
CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP
KEY CONCEPTS
DEMOCRACY
A system of government where the people have the power to determine how they are ruled. 'BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE'
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DEMOCRATIC VALUES
Beliefs & ideals held by our society as a democracy as by understanding this, we can assess if the government is truly a democracy.
RESPECT
Treating others with consideration & valuing their views, beliefs & rights.
EQUALITY
Rights & privileges for everyone, without discrimination in any way.
FAIRNESS
Everyone treated fairly & given a 'fair go', without injustice.
FREEDOM
Rights, privileges & responsibilities for all without interference, or control from other citizens or government.
THE WESTMINSTER SYSTEM
A form of parliamentary government originating in the UK, which the Australia bases it's government off of.
Consisting of 2 houses, the Senate & House of Representatives, with all laws needed to be passed by majority (over half) of the representatives in both houses.
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JUSTICE
Different meanings depending on nationality, culture, values etc. For some it means revenge, whilst for others it means fairness.
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PARTICIPATION
In Australia, we participate in society & democracy through activities such as voting, serving in jury, paying taxes.
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STRUCTURE OF AUSTRALIA'S GOVERNMENT 
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3 branches of government
LEGISLATURE
Responsible for creating, amending or appealing legislation.
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INDONESIA
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TYPE OF GOVERNMENT
Republic: people vote to determine government (or head of state), instead of a hereditary monarch they have a president.
however as of recently, Indonesia has been leaning towards a more representative democracy. Consisting of people voting to elect the parliaments and government.
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The study of citizens rights & responsibilities & how the government & political system works, to give us insight into how our vote can impact the future.