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Difficulty: MediumLiving Peacefully

In Australia, the peaceful and stable nature of society is maintained by the way people resolve their disagreements. If a group of people feels that a particular law is unjust and wants it changed, which of the following is the accepted method for them to express their views?

  1. By using peaceful persuasion and democratic channels, such as contacting a representative or joining a public discussion.Answer
  2. B
    By employing threats or physical force to demonstrate the seriousness of their disagreement with the government.
  3. C
    By refusing to follow the law and claiming immunity based on their individual cultural or religious practices.

Answer

The accepted method to seek change is by using peaceful persuasion and democratic channels, such as contacting a representative or joining a public discussion.
The correct answer is that people should use peaceful persuasion and democratic channels. Australian society is built on the principle that while people are free to disagree with the government or specific laws, they must express that disagreement through legal means like public debate or contacting their local Member of Parliament.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core Australian value regarding social stability.
Australia is a peaceful and stable society that values the resolution of differences through non-violent means.
Understanding the foundational value is the first step in identifying appropriate behavior.
2
Evaluate the methods used to influence or change laws.
Accepted methods include voting, peaceful protest, and discussion through democratic channels.
This differentiates between legal civic participation and illegal actions.
3
Contrast democratic methods with prohibited actions.
Violence, intimidation, and the selective ignoring of laws (the rule of law) are not permitted.
This confirms why the other options are incorrect in the context of Australian democracy.

Key Concept

Living Peacefully and Democratic Channels

Hints

1
Consider how Australia expects citizens to behave when they want to change a rule or law.
2
Does Australian society allow the use of force to get what you want, or does it require using the political system?
3
The correct approach involves 'peaceful persuasion' and working within the law.

Practice More

Review the section on 'The Rule of Law' to understand why everyone must follow the law even if they disagree with it.
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