https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws What does it mean to be an active citizen in today’s world? Why is this crucial in our modern society? en-us 2017-06-27 01:18:33 UTC 2017-06-27 01:49:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498362 To be apart of the community and be aware of what is going on.  You can also be alerted of events that are taking place in our community. It is crucial so our society can keep moving forward.
The Australian pledge is I swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Australia, Her heirs and successors according to law, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Australia and fulfil my duties as an Australian citizen. ]]> 2017-06-27 01:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498362 https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498390 Liv, Ellie, Caroline, Ethan & Nadi
It is something that ensures people to have the skills and information to become an active citizen.  To become a citizen you must take tests and make a pledge (one if you believe in Christianity and one if you don't believe Christianity) in order to be loyal to Australia.]]> 2017-06-27 01:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498390 https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498412 -  To be alert and aware of what is happening  in our world

- This is crucial in our society so that we can help our community and make it strong. It is also crucial so that we can choose the people who run our country and make it a better place. 😊 😀]]> 2017-06-27 01:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498412 https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498430 A citizen is a person who goes and lives in a country, they pay taxes and fees for that country.

People who go an live in a country are called immigrants at first, not until they say a pledge (4 years after they have lived in the country) to become a permanent resident/ citizen in the country.


The pledge is (If you believe in Christianity):
From this time forward, under God,
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,
whose democratic beliefs I share,
whose rights and liberties I respect, and
whose laws I will uphold and obey. 


If you don't believe in christianity, then the pledge is:
From this time forward
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,
whose democratic beliefs I share,
whose rights and liberties I respect, and
whose laws I will uphold and obey.


civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizenship to a particular country 

Active citizens are people who care about their local communities and the places they live like solders they protect and serve their country.]]> 2017-06-27 01:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498430 https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498594 An active citizen is important because he/she gives money to the government (by tax), works, introduces new culture and some people are accomplished for what they have brought to Australia. They shape Australia by telling the government who will be next prime minister. An active citizen lives in this country and works for himself/herself or family. 
Pledge-(Christian)
From this time forward, under God,
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,
whose democratic beliefs I share,
whose rights and liberties I respect, and
whose laws I will uphold and obey.
Pledge (Non-Christian)
From this time forward,
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,
whose democratic beliefs I share,
whose rights and liberties I respect, and
whose laws I will uphold and obey.]]> 2017-06-27 01:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aapps/wie7p0zdpgws/wish/177498594