LESSON 17.1 Overview
INQUIRY QUESTION How can active and informed
citizenship be achieved in Australia, and what role do the media, social media, political parties and government
play in shaping our decisions? In Australia, our citizens participate in a
democracy. This includes being able to vote in elections, contact local representatives from the government, join political parties and stand as an independent politician. We expect our elected representatives in parliament to reflect our values and represent us honestly. This expectation is supported by the separation of powers, which divides the government into three branches, ensuring that no single group has too much control over decision- making. Nevertheless, our voting systems and democratic processes allow us the right to challenge, question and take direct action against issues we may not agree with. Active and informed citizenship means knowing how to make informed choices when assessing information that is presented to you by different groups and media outlets.
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