What is democracy? Democracy means rule by the people. The word comes from the ancient Greek words ‘demos’ (the people) and ‘kratos’ (to rule). A democratic country has a system of …

This fact sheet introduces the idea of democracy and explores the key ideas which support Australia’s democratic system of government.

最早陈独秀翻译democracy是音译的，德谟克拉西。 严复翻译过一个“庶建”，意思是庶民建设国家的意思。 当时中国文人受日本的影响很大，严复1895年再提这个词就变成“民主”了。 清末的 …

Use these discussion starters to explore different concepts as part of the Unpack democracy classroom activity.

This fact sheet examines Australia’s system of government. It includes information about representative democracy, constitutional monarchy, federation and the separation of powers.

Description The 4 key ideas of Australian democracy are: Active and engaged citizens – Citizens have a voice and can make changes in society. An inclusive and equitable society – We work …

Have a go at these quizzes about the Australian Parliament. You might even learn something you didn’t know! Topics include the three levels of government, separation of powers and the …

Democracy is when people have a say in the governing of their country, for example by electing people to represent them in a parliament. Australia is a representative democracy. This is a …

Apr 27, 2025 · 从概念史上看，将 democracy 翻译为「民主」并不算错误，只是容易被按字面误读。 Democracy 在明治维新时期传入日本，大约在 19 世纪 70—80 年代，被译为 民主主义（ …

Description The 4 key ideas of Australian democracy are: Active and engaged citizens – Citizens have a voice and can make changes in society. An inclusive and equitable society – We work …