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Imagine you are a member of your local council. An application for a permit to build a 24-hour petrol station with a fast food cafe has been received. You have to think about the information that has been given to Council, then vote for or against approval of the application.

In a democratic government, the people's views influence the laws and decisions made by the government. The development of democracy can be traced back to ancient times, particularly to ancient Greece. Please be aware that this information has been taken from the beginning of a secondary unit.

This unit leads students through an exploration of the values and attitudes expected of a global citizen, and introduces them to human rights, the role of non-government aid organisations and to Australia's global citizenship in its region through its overseas aid programme. Students may work in groups, or explore different parts of the unit on their own. The different sections of the unit are self-contained, and can be used in various combinations.