2. Name all the correct examples of direct action: a. Peaceful protests b. Writing to politicians c. Public rallies d. Voting in elections 3. Explain , in your own words, what a lobby group does. 4. Describe two different ways you could contact your local member of parliament. 5. Explain how the separation of powers prevents any one group from becoming too powerful in Australia’s democracy. APPLY AND ANALYSE 6. The Prime Minister wants to pass a new law that many people think breaks the Constitution. Using your knowledge of the separation of powers: a. Explain which branch of government would make the new law. b. Identify which branch of government would challenge the new law. c. Analyse how this shows the separation of powers working in practice. 7. Examine three different methods of participating in Australia’s democracy. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 8. Propose which participation method would be most effective for: a. saving a local park. b. changing a national law c. improving school facilities 9. A local council plans to demolish a historic building to build a shopping centre. Complete the table below comparing the positives and negatives of different participation methods for concerned citizens.
Methodof participation
How it could be used
Positives
Negatives
Electoral system Contacting representatives Working with groups Direct action
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