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Exploring Democracy

Democracy is a type of government where power is held by the people, who can exercise their power directly or through elected representatives. A democratic system is based on key values like freedom, equality, fairness and justice. Examples of democracy in schools and classrooms include voting, sharing opinions, and working together in a spirit of trust, tolerance and respect.

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Exploring Democracy

Democracy is a type of government where power is held by the people, who can exercise their power directly or through elected representatives. A democratic system is based on key values like freedom, equality, fairness and justice. Examples of democracy in schools and classrooms include voting, sharing opinions, and working together in a spirit of trust, tolerance and respect.

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Exploring

democracy Let’s find out


together!

What does it mean to be


democratic?

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a type of government
is where the power is in
the hands of the
people.

They can use their


power directly or
through people who
represent them.

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So, what is meant by power?
• the power to have an opinion
• the power to express your opinion
• the power to be part of decision
making
• the power to be treated fairly.

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is
a

Voting is a key right in a democratic country.


In Australia, citizens have the right to vote for the
candidate of their choice. A good representative
listens to the opinions of voters.
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Key values guide Australia’s democratic system of


government. These include freedom, equality,
fairness and justice.

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Examples of democracy
in schools include:

• school elections
• student councils
• parents’ and citizens’ committees.

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Examples of democracy
in classrooms include:

• discussing ideas
• voting for student councillors
• sharing opinions
• feeling a sense of trust and tolerance
• working together
• feeling a sense of respect and responsibility.

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OK, Australia is a democracy and communities
hold democratic values.
Can you remember some democratic values?

These might
help …

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