Rights and Freedoms
This freedom is the right to express opinions without risk of punishment
Freedom of Speech
what is Direct Action?
When citizens express disapproval or disagreement with the government directly.
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, State, Local
Hate speech is a bound of law on which freedom?
Freedom of speech
This freedom is important because it allows anyone to join or create a political party.
Freedom of Association
How old do Australians have to be to vote. Bonus 50 points if you know how old Australians have to be to REGISTER to vote.
18 to vote, 16 to register
Who is the leader of the Federal Government?
Prime Minister (Anthony Albanese)
What are the bounds of law on freedom of religion?
Inciting violence, criminal law and terrorism
An example of this freedom being exercised is a protest in a public place.
Freedom of Assembly
True or false: defiance of the law is one method of direct action
True! direct action, including defiance of the law is one way of participating in our democracy
What is the role of the state government?
Health, education, policing etc.
Why might a government limit people's freedom of association?
criminal law and gangs, workplace relations, anti-discrimination laws
This freedom was limited during covid to prevent the spread of disease.
Freedom of Movement
What is a pro and a con of petitions?
Pro: anyone can participate, free to run, easy to collect signatures
cons: not legally binding
If the state and federal governments make contrasting laws on the same topic, whose laws will be followed?
Federal government
When did the Australian government limit peoples freedom of assembly?
COVID-19 protests (limit the spread of disease)
This is the only freedom explicitly protected in the Australian constitution
Freedom of Religion
What is one negative of getting political news from the media?
Misinformation and echo chambers
Why does Australia have 3 levels of government?
Is a person allowed to be openly religious and a part of government?
Yes! They just have to make sure their religion is not influencing their decisions.