Year 8 POLS

Democratic Freedoms

100

This freedom allows people to express opinions publicly within the bounds of the law.

Freedom of Speech

200

This freedom allows people to join any legal group or organisation.

Freedom of Association

300

This freedom allows people to gather for protests or meetings, as long as they are peaceful.

Freedom of Assembly

400

This freedom allows Australians to travel freely within the country and leave or re-enter.

Freedom of Movement

500

This freedom allows people to follow any religion or none, as long as it does not break Australian law

Freedom of Religion

Political Participation

100

This is the process of choosing representatives in a democracy.

Voting

200

This form of participation involves learning about political issues from multiple sources.

Being informed

300

This type of action includes protests, boycotts, and strikes.

Direct action

400

This group tries to influence government policy without seeking election.

Lobby groups

500

This is a way to influence MPs by collecting signatures to show public support.

Petition

Understanding Voting

100

In Australia, voting is this type of civic duty

Compulsory

200

This term describes a voting method where no one can see how you voted.

Secret Ballot

300

This is the minimum age to vote in Australia.

18

400

This is one responsibility of an MP after being elected.

Represent Constituents

500

This is how voters can ensure they make informed decisions.

Research Candidates and Issues

Lobby Groups

100

This type of lobby group promotes the interests of a specific group, like farmers.

Sectional Lobby Groups

200

This type of lobby group promotes causes for the general public good.

Promotional Lobby Groups

300

This is one strategy lobby groups use to influence public opinion.

Media Campaigns

400

This lobby group is known for advocating animal rights.

PETA

500

This is the main difference between sectional and promotional lobby groups.
Answer: Specific Interests vs. General

Public Good

Right and Responsibilities

100

This is a right that allows individuals to participate in the political process

Right to vote

200

This is a responsibility that comes with the right to vote.

Enrolling to vote

300

This is a right that protects individuals from unfair treatment by the government.

Right to a fair trial

400

This is a responsibility that comes with the right to a fair trial.

Serving on a jury

500

This is a right that allows individuals to express their opinions.

Freedom of speech