Become AuggieStudy / Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Our democratic beliefs
- In a parliamentary democracy, power comes from the people
- Elected representatives answer to voters
- Rule of Law: nobody is above the law
- Leaders, business people and police must obey the law too
- Change comes through discussion and the democratic process
- Violence is not acceptable to change minds or laws
- Everyone deserves dignity and respect
| Belief | In short |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary democracy | Power comes from the people through elected representatives |
| Rule of Law | No person, group or religious rule is above the law |
| Living peacefully | Change through discussion and democracy, never violence |
| Respect for all individuals | Equal rights regardless of background |
Key facts
- Parliamentary democracy: power comes from the people via elected representatives.
- Representatives answer to the people through elections.
- Rule of Law: no person, group or religious rule is above the law.
- Leaders, business people and police must all obey the law.
- Change happens through discussion, persuasion and the democratic process.
- Violence is rejected as a way to change minds or laws.
- Everyone deserves dignity and respect regardless of background.