Voices of the People · The Legislative Process

Protest and Petition

Analyzing the role of peaceful protest and formal petitions in a healthy democracy.

Key Questions

  1. 1When is it justified to break a minor rule to protest a major injustice?
  2. 2What rights are in tension when a protest blocks a public road?
  3. 3How effective are petitions in changing the minds of politicians?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS5K03AC9HASS5S05
Year: Year 5
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Voices of the People
Period: The Legislative Process

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