1. The purpose of Magna Carta was to limit the power of the monarchy and establish certain rights and freedoms for the barons of England.
2. Magna Carta is considered a foundational document in the development of Australian citizenship as it laid the groundwork for concepts of individual rights and freedoms that are enshrined in the Australian Constitution.
3. 'Democracy' is a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who either rule directly or through elected representatives.
4. A Representative democracy is a form of democracy in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. These representatives are accountable to the people through regular elections.
5. Democracy is different from other forms of government, such as autocracy (rule by a single individual), oligarchy (rule by a small group of people), and dictatorship (rule by a single person with absolute power), in that it emphasizes the principles of equality, transparency, and accountability to the people. In a democracy, the rights and freedoms of individuals are protected and decisions are made through a process of debate, discussion, and compromise.
1. What was the purpose of Magna Carta?
2. How does Magna Carta relate to Australian citizenship?
3. What does 'democracy' mean?
4. What is a Representative democracy?
How is democracy different to other forms of government?
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