Democracy: Key Values in Action
Understanding Democratic Principles Year 6 Civics and Citizenship Exploring How Democracy Works in Australia
Let's Vote! Class Democracy in Action
We'll vote on our next class activity Everyone gets one vote Majority decides the outcome All opinions are respected
What Just Happened?
What made our vote fair? Did everyone have an equal say? How did we respect different opinions? What values did we demonstrate?
What is Democracy?
Demo = People Cracy = Rule or Power Democracy = Rule by the People Everyone has a voice in decisions People choose their leaders through voting
Our Class Definition
Democracy provides the opportunity to participate in decision making at many levels. It is a way we make decisions where the rights of individuals are taken into account.
Key Values of Democracy
Freedom and Equality
Freedom to make choices about our lives Freedom to express our opinions safely Everyone is treated equally under the law Equal opportunity to participate No one is above the law
Fairness and Justice
Fair processes for making decisions Everyone gets a fair hearing Justice system treats people fairly Courts are independent Innocent until proven guilty
Democratic Freedoms in Action
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Democracy Detective Challenge
Find examples of democratic values in action Look in newspapers or online news Find one example for each democratic value Share your discoveries with the class
Democracy in Our Daily Lives
Student councils in schools Family decisions and discussions Community groups and clubs Local council meetings Sports team captains chosen by voting
Being Active Democratic Citizens
Respect others' opinions even when we disagree Participate in decisions that affect us Stay informed about important issues Vote when we're old enough Speak up for fairness and justice