Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties topic questions - Page 2

____ is defined as a government system where citizens freely choose representatives to govern the country and make laws on their behalf.

  • 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.

Which statement is true from the following?

  • Only for the people born in Australia are Australia's laws important
  • Only for the citizens of Australia, Australia's laws are important
  • For all people living in Australia, Australia's laws are important
  • None of the above
Australia’s laws are important for all people living in Australia. Australians recognise the value of laws in maintaining a peaceful and orderly society. All Australians have the right to be protected by Australia’s laws.

__________ is defined as the law that states that no person or group is above the law and all Australians are equal under the law.

  • Rule of law
  • Equal law
  • One law
  • Section of law
All Australians are equal under the law and no person or group is above the law. This is called the ‘rule of law’.

Identify the true statement from below:

  • Irrespective of their race, all Australians have to treat each other with respect and dignity
  • Irrespective of their country of origin, all Australians have to treat each other with respect and dignity
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
We value this freedom and expect all Australians to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual preference, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion.

A __________ is often your mate.

  • Enemy
  • Friend
  • Grandfather
  • Teacher
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.

What will enable people to exercise freedom of speech?

  • Not to discuss their ideas with others
  • To discuss their ideas with others
  • To live peacefully if they don't discuss their ideas with others
  • None of the above
Freedom of speech allows people to say and write what they think and to discuss their ideas with others.

Select the true statement from below:

  • Others can be encouraged to break the law in Australia
  • A person that the right to damage the reputation of another in Australia
  • A person's good name can be protected against false information through laws in Australia
  • None of the above
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 a true statement about Freedom of association.

  • Joining any social group is not allowed
  • Joining any legal organization is allowed for Australians
  • Joining any political party is not allowed for Australians
  • None of the above
Australians are free to join any legal organisation, such as a political party, trade union, religious, cultural or social group. People can also decide not to join.

Which statement is true from the following?

  • Torres Strait Islanders live in mainland Australia.
  • Torres Strait Islanders have a distinct cultural identity.
  • Torres Strait Islanders do not have a distinct cultural identity.
  • None of the above
Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland. They have a distinct cultural identity.

Select a true statement about equality in Australia.

  • About personal matters, only men have the right to make independent choices
  • About personal matters, only women have the right to make independent choices
  • About personal matters, both women and men have the right to make independent choices
  • None of the above
Both men and women have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters such as marriage, and are protected by the law from intimidation or violence.

Which of the following statements is true about equality in Australia.

  • In courts of law, women and men are treated equally
  • In courts of law, women get privileged treatment
  • In courts of law, women and men are treated differently
  • None of the above
Men and women are treated equally in courts of law.

As an Australian citizen what should you do?

  • Not vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
  • Not obey the law
  • Vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
  • None of the above
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.

As an Australian citizen you have the right to:

  • Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
  • Vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
  • Seek election to parliament
  • All of the above
As an Australian citizen you have the right to:

• vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
• apply for work in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force
• seek election to parliament
• apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
• ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
• register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.

_________ is an important right and responsibility, all Australian citizens have.

  • Travelling
  • Teaching
  • Voting
  • All of the above
Voting is both an important right and responsibility for all Australian citizens.

Voting is compulsory in Australia in ________ elections.

  • State
  • Federal
  • Territory
  • All of the above
Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections.

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by Services Australia?

  • Medicare
  • Centrelink
  • Child Support
  • JobKeeper Payment
Services Australia:

an Australian Government agency that delivers a range of health, social and welfare payments and services through Medicare, Centrelink, and Child Support.

Services Australia delivers support payments through Centrelink and other services.

What is the minimum age to apply for a career in the Army?

  • 20 years
  • 22 years
  • 21 years
  • 18 years

Which statement is true from the following?

  • An Australian citizen is not allowed to go out of Australia
  • An Australian citizen is free to return to Australia after travelling overseas
  • An Australian citizen is not allowed to go out of Australia until the age of 18
  • None of the above
As an Australian citizen, you are free to travel overseas and return to Australia. You do not need a visa to come back to Australia.

_______ you can directly contribute to the Australian community.

  • By travelling abroad
  • By paying tax
  • By making use of the public transport
  • None of the above
Paying tax is another important way you directly contribute to the Australian community. Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it’s from a job, a business or investments.

What was the reason for people from all across the world to come to Victoria and New South Wales in 1851?

  • To make money
  • To do the farming
  • To try their luck at making a fortune
  • None of the above
In 1851, gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. People from all around the world came to these colonies to try their luck at making a fortune.
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