Democratic Flashcards
1
Q
Beliefs
A
Power comes from citizens = voting
2
Q
Rule of law
A
Equal under the law
3
Q
Living peacefully
A
Change occurs though discussion, peaceful persuasion, democratic process
4
Q
Respect individuals
A
Regardless background
5
Q
Freedoms
A
- speech = say and write what they think
- association = form and join association + protest in peace
- religion = follow and unfollow any religion
6
Q
Equalities
A
- gender
- fair go = people treated on their talent, work and effort
7
Q
Responsibilities
A
- Obey the laws
- Vote (18+)
- Defend Aus
- Serve jury duty
Volunteer to do social and community work
Paying tax
8
Q
Privileges
A
- Vote
- Apply for children to become aus citizens
- Apply for job in public services
- Seek election for parliament (only not dual citizenship)
- Apply for passport - entre freely
- Ask for assistance when overseas
