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Western Democracy Values Research

A surf lifesaving club is deciding how to share its beach-training space. Read the briefing, then solve the challenges using evidence. Democratic values include fairness, equality, freedom, respect, participation, the rule of law and protection of rights. More than one answer may be reasonable in the final challenge.

Briefing: The Training-Space Decision

At a surf lifesaving club, members use a shared area for training and community activities. Grace proposes reserving it for experienced members. Layla suggests a rotating schedule so different groups can use it. Oliver wants every member to have a chance to speak before a decision. The club agrees to hear the suggestions, check safety rules, and vote. The winning plan must still be fair to people whose suggestion does not win. In a democracy, people can take part in decisions, express views, and choose representatives or options. Laws apply to everyone, and rights protect people from unfair treatment. A majority vote can decide an issue, but it should not erase the rights of smaller groups.

Challenge 1: Spot the Values

Use the briefing to answer each question. Give a reason when asked.

1.Which action best shows participation in the club’s decision?
  • Oliver asks every member to have a chance to speak before the vote.
  • Only the most experienced members choose the plan.
  • The club ignores safety rules if most members agree.
2.Match each democratic idea to its meaning.
  • Rule of law
  • Equality
  • Majority rule
  • Minority rights
  • The option supported by more than half decides.
  • The same laws and rules apply to everyone.
  • People should have fair and equal treatment.
  • People in a smaller group are still protected from unfair treatment.
3.True or false: If most members vote for a plan, it is acceptable to ignore safety rules.
TrueFalse
4.The club has 20 votes. Layla’s rotating schedule gets 12 votes and Grace’s plan gets 8. Which plan wins under majority rule, and what democratic responsibility remains?

Challenge 2: Rights, Rules and Responsibilities

Think carefully about how democratic values work together.

5.Fill in the blank: In a democracy, citizens can take part in decisions and express their .
6.Fill in the blank: According to the briefing, laws should apply to .
7.Fill in the blank: According to the briefing, rights help protect people from treatment.
8.Layla disagrees with the winning plan but is told she is not allowed to explain why. Which democratic value is being limited? Explain briefly.
9.Choose the best example of the rule of law at the club.
  • A club leader can ignore the safety rules whenever they wish.
  • Everyone follows the same beach-safety requirements, including club leaders.
  • Only new members need to follow the safety requirements.
10.Name one responsibility members have when taking part in a democratic decision, and explain why it matters.

Challenge 3: Make a Fair Plan

Apply the values to a new version of the club’s problem.

11.A group of younger members says the proposed schedule gives them no suitable training time. Suggest one fair change that respects their rights and still follows safety rules.
12.Write a short recommendation to the club committee. Include two democratic values and explain how your plan uses them.
13.Why can a majority vote be useful, and why should a democracy also protect minority rights?
14.Name two democratic values from this worksheet and give one way each could help the surf club make decisions.

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  • Western Democracy Values Research, page 1 of 3: Briefing: The Training-Space Decision, Challenge 1: Spot the Values

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  • Western Democracy Values Research, page 2 of 3: Challenge 2: Rights, Rules and Responsibilities

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  • Western Democracy Values Research, page 3 of 3: Challenge 3: Make a Fair Plan

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