Definitions And Terms Flashcards
Freedom Definition
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
Democracy Definition
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or eligible members of a state typically through elected representatives.
Democratic Freedoms Definition
The freedom of assembly,association,religion,movement and speech.
Freedom of Assembly Definition
The right of an individual group to come together to express their ideas.
Freedom of association definition
The right to join groups or leave them and the right of the group to take action
Freedom of religion definition
The right to practice any religion you choose
The freedom of Speech Definition
The right to express any opinion without censorship.
freedom of movement definition
Freedom of movement is the right to leave and enter the country, choose where to live and move within states and territories.
Human rights definition
Basic rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled to, such as the right to life and freedom.
Right Definition
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
The rule of law definition
The rule of law is the idea that the rules apply to everyone equally.
Protest Definition
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Direct Action Definition
Uses activities such as strikes, protests and marches to achieve their means.
Lobby groups Definition
Lobby groups are groups formed to represent particular issues that they want the government to support. They aim to pass laws they want passed,oppose laws that disadvantage them or aim to obtain funding.
Fracking Definition
Fracking is the process of drilling into the earth to extract gas and oil by injecting a water mixture into the rock.
Law definition
A law is a legal rule or regulation enforced by parliament and enforceable through courts.
Rights and Responsibilities of citizens
Right to vote
Right to trial by jury
Paying tax
Jury survive
Referendum definition
Is a form of vomiting asking Australian citizens about their opinions on certain issues.
Defamation Definition
The act of damaging someone’s good reputation
absolute majority definition
Over 50% usually when voting. Whoever receive the absolute majority will win.
Constitution Definition
The constitution is a set of rules and laws that describes how Australians must act. It protects our rights and freedoms and gives guidelines of how the government should govern.
Censorship
The restriction of free speech
Non violence
Direct action in peaceful means.
Electorate
All the people in an area who are entitled to vote.
