Australia's Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties Topic 1st Page Questions

Australia follows which form of government?

Democracy
Autocracy
Dictatorship
None of the above

Australia is a democracy. A democracy is a system of government in which citizens freely choose representatives to govern the country and make laws on their behalf.

Who must answer to the people, through elections, in a parliamentary democracy for the decisions made?

The King
Representatives
The Queen
The Governor-General

Explanation

In a parliamentary democracy, the representatives in parliament must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make.

What will happen if people in Australia don't obey the laws?

As they are okay with not obeying the law, nothing will happen.
Only a few laws are to be obeyed by Australians.
They may have to go to court after being arrested by the police.
None of the above

Explanation

Everyone must obey Australia’s laws. If they don’t obey the law, they may be arrested by the police and have to go to court.

When are people free to share and follow different beliefs and traditions in Australian democratic society?

They don’t change their religion
Australian laws are not broken by them
They go for holidays for less than 30 days
None of the above

Explanation

People come to settle in Australia from countries all around the world. Many people have a different cultural heritage with different beliefs and traditions. In our democratic society, we are all free to follow and share these beliefs and traditions as long as they do not break Australian laws.

____ means Mateship.

In times of need, helping and receiving help from each other
Not helping others
Not receiving help from others
None of the above

Explanation

In Australia, there is a spirit of ‘mateship’. This means we help and receive help from each other in times of need. A mate is often a friend, but can also be a total stranger.

Through film, music, literature and art People can express their views as they have ______.

Freedom of travel
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of living

Explanation

Freedom of expression allows people to express their views through art, film, music and literature.

Select the true statement about Australia:

Others can be encouraged to break the law in Australia.
False allegations cannot be made by the people of Australia.
A person's reputation can be damaged by another in Australia
None of the above

Explanation

We cannot make false allegations, encourage others to break the law or damage another person’s reputation. There are laws to protect a person’s good name against false information.

Select the true statement from the following options:

Freedom of expression of the others should be respected by Australians
Freedom of speech of the others should be respected by Australians
All of the above
None of the above

Explanation

We must also respect other people’s freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

Many Australians can describe themselves as ______.

Hindus
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims

Explanation

Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage, and many Australians describe themselves as Christians. However, the government in Australia is secular. This means that there is no official national religion.

Which statement about the equality of men and women in Australia is true?

In Australia, men have fewer rights than women.
In Australia, men have more rights than women.
Discriminating against a person because of gender is illegal.
None of the above

Explanation

Men and women have equal rights in Australia. It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.

___________ means equality in Australia.

Joining the police and the Australian Defence Force is only open to men.
Joining the police and the Australian Defense Force is open to both men and women.
Joining the police and the Australian Defence Force is only open to women.
None of the above

Explanation

Both men and women can join the Australian Defence Force and the police. Men and women are treated equally in courts of law.

As an Australian citizen you must ________.

Obey the law
Not obey the law
Not serve on a jury if called to do so
Defend Australia should the need arise

Explanation

As an Australian citizen you must:

• obey the law
• vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
• defend Australia should the need arise
• serve on a jury if called to do so.

An Australian responsibility is to __________.

Defend Australia should the need arise
Obey the law
Serve on a jury if called to do so
All of the above

Explanation

In ______, the European settlement began.

26 January 1788
26 January 1878
16 January 1788
06 January 1788

Explanation

European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

In which year did the first 11 convict ships arrive from Great Britain ?

On 26 January 1688
On 26 January 1788
On 26 January 1988
On 26 January 1888

Explanation

European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

_______ arrived from Great Britain on 26 January, 1788.

Second Fleet
British Fleet
First Fleet
Third Fleet

Explanation

European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

Australian citizens aged _________ or over can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level.

20 years
25 years
22 years
18 years

Explanation

Australian citizens aged 18 years or over can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level. It is both an honour and a serious responsibility to serve in an Australian parliament.

Australian citizens aged _________ or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll.

21 years
20 years
19 years
18 years

Explanation

Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll.

Which of these is true about Participating in Australian Society?

All citizens are encouraged to participate in society in Australia.
Only senior citizens are encouraged to participate in society in Australia.
Only youngsters are encouraged to participate in society in Australia.
None of the above

Explanation

Australia encourages all citizens to participate in society. Citizens who participate in society contribute to Australia in many ways. You can join neighbourhood and local communities. You can volunteer to do social and community work. You can join an arts or cultural organisation. You can also actively participate in political life.

Which one would you consider an example of freedom of speech?

Australians are free to not follow a religion
We are free to say and write what we think, privately or publicly, about any topic.
In a court of law, women and men are treated equally
None of the above

Explanation

In Australia, we are free to say and write what we think, privately or publicly, about any topic. However, we cannot harm others.

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