Voices of the People · Democratic Participation

Direct Action and Protests

Exploring how citizens use public demonstrations to signal the need for change.

Key Questions

  1. 1What rights are in tension during a disruptive protest?
  2. 2Who should decide where and when people can protest?
  3. 3What would a just policy for managing public dissent look like?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS6K05
Year: Year 6
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Voices of the People
Period: Democratic Participation

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