Hass Civics and Citizenship

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3 Main Freedoms

Freedom of speech

Freedom of religion

Freedom of assembly

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Freedom of Speech

The right to express one's opinion without punishment.

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Freedom of Religion

The right to follow any religion or none

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Freedom of Assembly

The right to gather and protest

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Responsibilities of Freedom of Speech

Respect others rights and do not spread hate speech

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Responsibilities of Freedom of Religion

Respect other's beliefs and keep social harmony

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Responsibilities of Freedom of Assembly

Follow the law and keep peace.

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Why are rules different to laws?

Rules are made to make things easier. Created by families, schools, businesses and sports. Not legally binding.

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Why are laws different to rules?

Laws are legally binding. If laws are not kept the offender can be arrested, fined and jailed. Created by courts or governments

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Dictatorship

Ruled by a single leader that is not elected

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Australia is…

a parliamentary democracy

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Parliamentary

A place with parliaments where laws are made

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Democracy

'Rule by the people'. This means that citizens elect or choose who will represent them in parliament.

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Theocracy

Ruled by religious leaders

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Military junta

Ruled by the military

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Limits on Freedom of Speech

The boundaries on our freedom of speech are imposed by laws that prohibit hate speech, bullying, defamation and obscenity.

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Hate Speech

Language that is likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate someone

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Defamation

When one person writes or says something to damage the reputation of another person.

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Obscenity

Offensive language (e.g. swearing in public) and sexually explicit or violent material.