Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities · Rights & Responsibilities

Active Citizenship

Defining the responsibilities of citizens beyond simply voting in elections.

Key Questions

  1. 1What does it mean to be a 'good' citizen in a multicultural society?
  2. 2To what extent should citizens be required to participate in democracy?
  3. 3How can young people influence political change before they turn eighteen?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C8S04AC9C8S05
Year: Year 8
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities
Period: Rights & Responsibilities

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