HASS Civics and Citizenship

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Civics and Citizenship

The study of the rights and responsibilities that Australians have in our society

6 main concepts of Civics and Citizenship

Democracy, Democratic Values, Westminister System, Justice, Participation, Rights & Responsibilites

Westminister System

A governing system that developed in Britain

Features of the Westminister System

Head of state e.g. governor general whos job is ceremonial, a parliament made up of a lower house + upper house, a government formed by the party with majority of votes in HOR, an executive cabinet made up of members of the parliament, an independent judiciary which upholds the rule of law

Democracy

A system of government run by the people for the people.

Features of Democracy

Able to vote for who you want to represent you, protects our rights, rule of law

Rule of Law

No one is above the law

Fair go

Everyone should be treated equally and with fairness

Democratic values

The beliefs and ideals that are held by our society as a democracy. Values include

Respect

Treating others with consideration and valuing their views, beliefs & rights

Equality

Rights and privileges for all without discrimination

Fairness

All people are treated without injustice

Freedom

Rights, privileges and responsibilites for all without inteference or control from others

Similarities of the different perceptions of Australian identity

Multiculturalism

Differences of the different perceptions of Australian identity

Indigenous vs Non Indigenous

Rights

Legal or moral entitlements that individuals have in a society

Examples of rights

Right to have an education Right to healthcare Right to vote Right to trial by jury Right to freedom of religion

Responsibilities

What we have to give Australia

Examples of responsibilities

Voting in elections/referendums Paying taxes Jury duty Obeying the law Defend Australia when needed

Participation

The way in which citizens contribute or take part in a democratic society

Ways Australians can participate in a democracy

Become informed Voting in elections Lobby Groups Direct Action Petitions

Becoming informed

Democracy can only work if the people know about the issues that they are voting on

Ways to become informed

Social media Mainstream media

Voting

Electing people who we fell will best represents us

Who we vote for

We vote for people to represent our opinions and beliefs at a local, state and federal level

Who can vote

Australian citizens that are 18+

Direct Action

Complaining about things we don't like in a society.

Why participate in direct action

Differences can be made by raising awareness about political issues

Lobby Groups

Lobbying involves working on behalf of a particular cuause to influence political decisions

Examples of lobby groups

Australian Mining Australian Alcohol & Other Drugs Council Stae School Teachers Union of WA

Freedoms

The absence of restrictions on individuals actions

Examples of freedoms

Freedom of speech Freedom of assembly Freedom of association Freedom of religion Freedom of movement Freedom of conscience

Freedom of conscience

The freedom to think whatever you want to think

Freedom of speech

The freedom that allows citizens to voice their own opinions e.g. a speech about any topic.

Country that does not allow freedom of speech

China

Freedom of assembly

Allows people to meet in groups for social or political purposes e.g. protesting

Country that does not allow freedom of assembly

Belarus

Freedom of association

People are allowed to join or form any groups or organisation they wish as long as it is legal e.g. joining a political party

Country that does not allow freedom of association

Russia

Freedom of Religion

Australians are free to practice their religions or to not practice a religion at all e.g. praying

Country that does not allow freedom of religion

Saudi Arabia

Freedom of Movement

Australians are allowed to travel throughout Australia or leave and re enter Australia

Country that does not allow freedom of movement

North Korea

Bounds of law

Limits on freedoms to avoid breaking the law.

Bounds of law affecting freedom of speech

Cannot make up lies about a person or encourage violence

Bounds of law affecting freedom of association

Workplace relations

Bounds of law affecting freedom of assembly

Cannot turn violent or break laws such as trespassing

Bounds of law affecting freedom of religion

Rules of any given religion cannot override Australian laws

Bounds of law affecting freedom of movement

E.g. An accused person waiting for their criminal trial would not be allowed to leave until their trial is over

Australian Constitution

The set of rules by which Australia is governed.

Citizenship

A person's status as a citizen

Civics

The study of the rights and responsibilites of citizens and how the government works

Defamation

The action of damaging the reputation of someone

Representative Democracy

Where people vote for the people they want to pepresent them

Direct Democracy

People decide on policies without any representative

Slander

the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

Judiciary

The branch of government that administers justice

Cabinet

The main part in decision making in government