Demonstrations (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of demonstration
Definition of demonstration
Gathering to express concern about law to influence reform
Two ways demonstrations influence law reform
Two ways demonstrations influence law reform
Alert government & raise community awareness about issues
Why 26 Jan is controversial for First Nations people
Why 26 Jan is controversial for First Nations people
Marks British arrival/colonisation; day they lost independence
Alternative names for Australia Day used by protesters
Alternative names for Australia Day used by protesters
Invasion Day or Survival Day
Who inspired School Strike 4 Climate movement
Who inspired School Strike 4 Climate movement
Greta Thunberg
Extinction Rebellion's main tactic
Extinction Rebellion's main tactic
Non-violent civil disobedience to disrupt business as usual
Link between community support & parliamentary response
Link between community support & parliamentary response
Greater community support = more likely MPs will respond to change
Main factor determining demonstration effectiveness
Main factor determining demonstration effectiveness
Ability to attract media and public attention
Why violent/inconvenient demos are less effective
Why violent/inconvenient demos are less effective
Less positive media attention & support from community/parliament
Definition of civil disobedience
Definition of civil disobedience
Non-violent action that deliberately breaks rules for attention