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Difficulty: EasyRejection of Violence and Intimidation

In Australia, if an individual or a group feels very angry about a political or social issue, what is the expected way for them to express their disagreement?

  1. They must express their views peacefully and obey the lawAnswer
  2. B
    They are allowed to use threats of physical force to make sure people listen to them
  3. C
    They can use violence as long as they believe their cause is for the good of the community

Answer

The correct answer is that they must express their views peacefully and obey the law.
The correct answer is correct because Australian society is built on the principle that disagreements should be resolved through peaceful discussion and within the framework of the law. Using violence or intimidation to achieve a goal or express a grievance is never acceptable.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core Australian value regarding conflict and disagreement.
The value is 'Rejection of Violence and Intimidation'.
This is a fundamental principle for maintaining a peaceful and stable society in Australia.
2
Evaluate the acceptable methods for expressing anger or disagreement in a democracy.
Acceptable methods include peaceful protests, writing to representatives, or public debate.
These methods allow for freedom of expression without infringing on the safety and rights of others.
3
Select the option that aligns with peaceful and lawful behavior.
Expressing views peacefully and obeying the law is the only acceptable option.
Any option involving threats, force, or violence contradicts Australian values and laws.

Key Concept

Rejection of Violence and Intimidation

Hints

1
Think about how a peaceful society handles people who are very angry.
2
Consider if violence is ever the 'correct' way to solve a problem in the Australian Citizenship Test.

Practice More

Review the section on 'Freedom of Speech' to see how it balances with the 'Rejection of Violence'.
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