Civics & Citizenship

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and definitions related to civics and citizenship.

Democracy

System of government run by the people, for the people, where representatives are elected to make laws on behalf of citizens.

Democratic Values

Beliefs and ideals held by society, including respect, equality, fairness, and freedom.

Rights

Privileges or entitlements granted to citizens, such as the right to vote, trial by jury, and protection against discrimination.

Freedoms

The ability to express how one feels, including freedom of speech, religion, association, movement, and assembly.

Freedom of Speech

The right to express opinions, beliefs, and ideas without government interference.

Freedom of Association

The right to freely form or join groups, clubs, or organizations without government interference.

Freedom of Assembly

The right to gather peacefully in public or private places.

Freedom of Religion

The right to believe in or practice any religion or no religion at all.

Freedom of Movement

The right to move freely between states or regions within a country and to leave or return to one's country.

Legislative Process

The series of steps a bill goes through in parliament, including readings and votes in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Common Law

Body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by courts.

Statutory Law

Written law created by the legislative branch of government that provides clear rules on specific issues.

Criminal Law

Body of laws defining offenses against the community and prescribing punishments for offenders.

Civil Law

Deals with disputes between individuals or organizations regarding rights, obligations, and liabilities.

Summary Offences

Minor or simple offenses dealt with quickly by police or courts.

Indictable Offences

More serious offenses that go to trial in court with more severe punishments.

Court Hierarchy

The system of courts arranged in levels of authority, determining which court has jurisdiction over various cases.