Humanities and Social Sciences / 7–10 Civics and Citizenship / Year 8 / Civics and Citizenship Knowledge and Understanding / Government and democracy / ACHCK062
How citizens can participate in Australia’s democracy, including use of the electoral system, contact with their elected representatives, use of lobby groups, and direct action
comparing the effectiveness of different forms of participation in Australia’s democracy
exploring how elected representatives can advocate on behalf of citizens
investigating examples where citizens have taken direct action such as organising a public demonstration or social media campaign
analysing how opinion polls are conducted and the ways they are used in democratic debate
exploring the different ways that citizens can participate in and support Australia’s democracy through their working lives, such as by serving in the armed services or as a reservist, teaching, representing Australia abroad as a diplomat or aid worker, or joining the police service or the public service