Civics Concepts
A system of government that is elected by the people for the people
What is 'democracy?'
Allows you to voice your opinion on any topic or issue without fear of being persecuted?
What is 'freedom of speech?'
How is freedom of speech limited by the bound of the law?
What is 'cannot spread hate speech or misinformation'
What is participation?
What is 'the ways people contribute to society?'
What else is direct action known as?
What is 'non-violent resistance?'
How is Australia a 'representative democracy?'
What is 'people elect candidates to represent them on their behalf?'
Allows you to join any group or organisation
what is 'freedom of association?'
What are you not allowed to do under freedom of association?
What is 'join a ciminal organisation?'
What is the most basic form of participation?
What is 'voting?'
What is the purpose of direct action?
What is 'to raise awareness about political issues?'
What is the system of government called that uses two houses of parliament and a head of government?
what is 'The Westminster system?'
Allows you to worship any religion or faith you want
What is 'freedom of religion?'
how might a protest violate the freedom of assembly?
What is 'by turning violent or breaking other laws?'
Gina has emailed her local representative because she is concerned that a new law will have a negative impact in her suburb. This is an example of....
What is 'contacting your member of parliament?'
What is it called when workers refuse to work in order to fix issues in their workplace?
What is a 'strike?'
Name the four democratic values. (100 points per freedom)
What is 'respect, equality, fairness and freedom?'
being granted an Australian passport is an example of what freedom?
What is 'freedom of movement?'
How is a persons freedom of religion limited?
What is 'cannot use religion to advocate hate and violence?'
What is 'lets you know what government is doing and informs you on important issues?'
Name the four types of direct action (100 per form?)
What is 'strikes, boycotts, protests and petitions?'
Name 2 rights and 1 responsibility of living in a democracy?
What is ' right to vote, right to fair trial and voting and paying taxes?'
What is a common form of freedom of assembly?
What is 'protest?'
Name an example when someones freedom of movement may be restricted?
What is 'a person accused of a crime is not allowed to leave unit the trial has finished?'
What is a committee and how can they help you participate in democracy?
What is ' a group of 6-10 MPs that are investigating an issue. They can be written to or spoken at by members of parliament?'
NOT A DIRECT ACTION QUESTION!!!!!!
What do you call groups that campaign on important issues in an effort to influence government action?
What is 'lobby groups?'