HASS Yr8- Civics and Citizenship Flashcards
What is democracy
Any form of government in which the people determine how they will be governed
How are our democratic rights protected by the constitution
The parliament is elected by direct vote of the people
Why is freedom of religion one of our rights in Australia
It is protected by the constitution
When a government wished to take possession of a person’s property, what must it ensure
The owner is compensated fairly.
(Give someone something, usually money in recognition of loss, suffering or injury incurred)
The Tolpuddle Martyrs were transported to the Australian colonies for standing up for what
Freedom of Association
When might it be reasonable to restrict a person’s freedom of movement
They are awaiting trial for a criminal offence
Identify when might a protest gathering be restricted by government
If protests become violent in nature, the government can reasonably restrict a protest gathering
List the five express rights outlined in the constitution
- Freedom of religion
- Trial by jury
- Compensation for acquired property
- Residential non-discrimination
- Interstate trade and commerce
Explain how each state is represented in the Senate
Each state is equally represented in the Senate. This ensures that the larger states don’t overpower the smaller states
Why do opinion polling companies ask the age and income of those they survey
So that they obtain responses from a diverse range of people. If they only collected responses from young people, for example, the data would not present a true reflection of society
How can local members of parliament assist individuals and community groups
-Listening to community members and representing the interests of the community as a whole.
-Campaigning to improve hospitals, aged care services and childcare.
-Performing opening ceremonies for community facilities.
What will happen when a petition is presented to parliament
It will be referred to the appropriate minister’s office for a response.
Explain how lobby and pressure groups influence government decisions
Lobby groups will actively target members of parliament to influence the decision-making process
Pressure groups will attempt to raise public awareness to force governments to make popular decisions
What is the ACCI an example of
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry operates as a pressure group, campaigning on issues that affect employer groups
What must happen to a bill before it becomes a law
Pass the lower house, pass the upper house and receive royal assent
In the lower house of parliament, what is the main political body not in power called
The opposition
What is a law made by courts referred to as
A common law
What’s 1 case that involves a precedent
A court finding that the accused is guilty of manslaughter because a decision about a similar case was made in a higher court
What is the highest court in Australia
High court
Criminal laws are the laws made to…
Protect the community from harm
Suing another person for negligence is an example of which law
Civil law
In criminal trial, the prosecution must prove that the accused is guilty of…
Beyond reasonable doubt
Under aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law, how are issues and incidents resolved
The Elders agree on an appropriate solution or consequence
Which best describes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law
The rules and guidelines in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures for how to behave
