AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 46 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
You are worried about a problem in your community. What can you do?
- aPay Parliament a fee to discuss it
- bContact your elected representativeCorrect answer
- cAsk the AEC to change the law
- dNothing until the next election
Why?
Citizens can tell their elected representative about their concerns at any time, not only at elections. Representatives should listen to these views and consider them.
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