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We are very lucky to live in a democratic country. The word ‘democracy’ originates from a Greek word meaning power to the people. In Australia our government is run by people we elect. The basic principles of a democracy are that all citizens are equal before the law and that rights and freedoms are secured by law. Features of a healthy democracy1 Not every country has the same form of government as Australia. One such example is Sudan. Sudan’s past has been dominated by civil wars. For current information on Sudan visit the CIA worldfact book2. Watch the films below to learn about life in Sudan.
In each video player below there are multiple clips. You can select the clips by using the arrow at the bottom left-hand corner of the player.
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Other examplesNon-democratic governments like this are not just confined to Sudan. Below are some more examples. Discussion starters |
Links
- http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/speak/democracy/healthy.htm
- https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/su.html
- http://www.icc-cpi.int/Menus/ICC/Situations+and+Cases/Situations/Situation+ICC+0205/
- http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005143
- http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/speak/democracy/lost.htm