Influencing laws; demonstrations

Question 1

Demonstrations – description, purpose

Answer 1

A demonstration is a gathering of people (normally in a very
public place) to voice their concern about a chosen topic to inflkunece the law or policy to change.

The effectiveness of a demonstration can depend on:

Number of people

Topic of demonstration

Behaviour of demonstrators

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

to influence change on a specific issue or policy.

Question 3

Example – Invasion Day

Answer 3

say yes Australia march

Question 4

Evaluation of demonstrations

Answer 4

Purpose and Impact

Objective: What are the goals and were they achieved?
Impact: Influence on public opinion, policy change, and community engagement.
Organization and Participation

Organization: Who organized it and how well was it planned?
Participation: Number of attendees, demographics, and interactions with authorities.

Question 5

How do they negatively impact the law

Answer 5

• If disrupts the public it’s detrimental to the law reform
• gets violent
• disrupts community

Question 6

How do they positively impact the law

Answer 6

• raising public awareness, - highlighting social issues, and pressuring lawmakers