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Difficulty: EasyLiving Peacefully

Australian society is built on the principle of resolving differences through democratic channels. If a group of people wants to change an existing law, which of the following is an acceptable way to do so?

  1. Contacting a Member of Parliament, joining a political party, or holding a lawful demonstration.Answer
  2. B
    Using violence or intimidation to force others to accept a particular point of view.
  3. C
    Asserting that specific laws can be ignored if they conflict with personal religious or cultural beliefs.

Answer

The correct approach to seeking change is to use democratic channels such as contacting a Member of Parliament, joining a political party, or holding a lawful demonstration.
In Australia, people are encouraged to use democratic processes—such as discussion, writing to representatives, or organizing lawful protests—to express disagreement or seek changes to the law. This ensures that the society remains peaceful and stable while allowing for diverse opinions to be heard.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core Australian value regarding social and legal change.
Change should be sought through peaceful and democratic means.
Australia is a stable society that rejects violence and intimidation as methods for resolving differences.
2
Evaluate the suggested methods against democratic principles.
Lobbying, political participation, and peaceful protests are valid democratic channels.
These methods allow citizens to voice disagreement while maintaining the safety and order of the community.

Key Concept

Peaceful resolution of disagreements through democratic channels

Hints

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Think about which method involves working within the existing legal and political system rather than breaking the peace.

Practice More

Review the section on 'The Rule of Law' to understand how it supports a peaceful and fair society for everyone.
Estimated Time:45s
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