Civics and Citizenship HASS Test

Government

Elected members of parliament who makes decisions for a nation or state

Dissent

Express a difference in opinion

Democratic Values

Attitudes, values and beliefs that represent the system of democracy

5 Fundamental Freedoms

Association, Assembly, Speech, Religion, Movement

Freedom of Association

The right of all people to group together voluntarily for a common goal

Freedom of Speech

The right to express an opinion without censorship, restraint or legal penalty

Freedom of Assembly

The right for people to gather and meet, both publicly and privately

Freedom of Religion

The right to practise whatever religion one chooses

Freedom of Movement

The right to move freely within a country, to leave any country and to enter a country of which you are a citizen

Lobbying

Making requests to politicians or groups for their assistance in trying to influence a change in the law

Petition

A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause

Democracy

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

Direct action

Public protest used to influence decisions e.g. demonstrations

Secularism

Separation of church and state

4 Democratic Values

Respect, equality, fairness, freedom

Respect

Respecting the rule of law and carrying out their duties in accordance with legislation

Equality

The right and privilege for all without discrimination

Fairness

All people are treated fairly without injustice

Freedom

Respect for individuals and their right to make their own choices