Resource 4: graphic organiser for video

The following are accessible text versions of resources for Years 5–6, Topic 1 – Community rights and responsibilities, activity titled What is democracy? – video stimulus.

Along with this accessible version, which you can either print or use online, we also have the same resource available as a PDF – Resource 4: graphic organiser for video (PDF, 96KB)External Link.

Questions

1. Where did democracy begin?
2. What is democracy? (use your own words if you can)
3. What is the magna carta and why was it important?
4. How does Australia’s democracy work?
5. What are the values that form the basis of democracy in Australia?
6. What are examples of other forms of government?
7. Why is democracy important?

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