A local community group is unhappy with a proposal to build a new community garden in a nearby park. They want to show their disagreement and try to stop the project. Which of the following is an acceptable way for them to express their disagreement in Australia?
- Organizing a peaceful protest or gathering signatures for a petition to the local council.Answer
- BThreatening to damage the property of the people who suggested the community garden.
- CHarassing and intimidating the volunteers to stop them from working on the garden project.
Answer
The correct answer is organizing a peaceful protest or gathering signatures for a petition to the local council.
The correct answer is correct because Australian values encourage expressing different opinions through peaceful and lawful means. Organizing a petition or a peaceful protest are standard ways for citizens to voice concerns to their government or community without infringing on the safety of others.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Rejection of Violence and Intimidation
Hints
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Think about which actions are peaceful and which involve making others feel unsafe.
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Australian values reject any form of behavior that uses fear or force to change someone's mind.
Practice More
Review how the rule of law supports the rejection of violence by providing peaceful ways to settle disputes.
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