17.1

Question 1

State the three beliefs on Australian democracy is based

Answer 1

-the people elect the government
-elections are free and fair
-governments uphold basic human rights

Question 2

Identify four basic human that are upheld by Australian Law.

Answer 2

-basic health care and education
-work and live in a healthy environment
a fair trial and freedom from torture
life, liberty and security of a person

Question 3

Explain the reasons for voting compulsory

Answer 3

It’s to make sure that our governments that have the support of the majority of the people and not just those who bother to vote

Question 4

How does the in Australia make it fair and free?

Answer 4

-Each citizen only vote once
-Voting done is secret
-AEC (Australia Electoral Commission) must check that votes are honestly counted

Question 5

Explain how you think our democracy would be affected if core beliefs and attitudes (right to dissent) were not protected. In your answer, give two examples of possible outcomes.

Answer 5

If core democratic beliefs and attitudes, such as freedom, equality, and the rule of law, were not protected, our democracy could become unstable and unfair. For instance, without freedom of speech, people might fear expressing their opinions, leading to suppressed voices and authoritarian rule. Similarly, if equality under the law were not upheld, discrimination could increase, marginalizing certain groups and undermining social cohesion. These outcomes would weaken trust in democratic institutions and threaten the fairness and inclusivity of the system.

Question 6

Resolutions of conflicts
-negation
-mediation
-reconciliation

Answer 6

-negation-a process where the parties gather and discuss key issues in their disputes to a reach a settlement between them

-mediation-a method of a dispute settlement where the parties meet before an independent third party helps discuss their dispute and reach a mutually acceptable resolution

-reconciliation-the process of renewing a relationship between parties, which usually requires forgiveness on one or both sides

Question 7

Name some democratic rights and values

Answer 7

-freedom of movement
(i can go out when i please)

-right to fair trial
(i know o wont be thrown in jail without a trial)

-Freedom of elections
(when im 18 i can vote vote in elections)

-Freedom of arbitrary arrest
(i know i won be arrested for nothing)

-freedom of speech
(i can openly criticise the government)

-Freedom of assembly
(i can meet up with a group of friends)

-Freedom of religion
(i can follow my religious beliefs)