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.
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Democracy
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Autocracy
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Dictatorship
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None of the above
Which statement is true from the following?
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Only for the people born in Australia are Australia's laws important
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Only for the citizens of Australia, Australia's laws are important
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For all people living in Australia, Australia's laws are important
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None of the above
__________ is defined as the law that states that no person or group is above the law and all Australians are equal under the law.
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Rule of law
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Equal law
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One law
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Section of law
Identify the true statement from below:
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Irrespective of their race, all Australians have to treat each other with respect and dignity
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Irrespective of their country of origin, all Australians have to treat each other with respect and dignity
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All of the above
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None of the above
A __________ is often your mate.
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Enemy
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Friend
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Grandfather
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Teacher
What will enable people to exercise freedom of speech?
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Not to discuss their ideas with others
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To discuss their ideas with others
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To live peacefully if they don't discuss their ideas with others
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None of the above
Select the true statement from below:
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Others can be encouraged to break the law in Australia
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A person that the right to damage the reputation of another in Australia
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A person's good name can be protected against false information through laws in Australia
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None of the above
Select a true statement about Freedom of association.
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Joining any social group is not allowed
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Joining any legal organization is allowed for Australians
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Joining any political party is not allowed for Australians
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None of the above
Which statement is true from the following?
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Torres Strait Islanders live in mainland Australia.
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Torres Strait Islanders have a distinct cultural identity.
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Torres Strait Islanders do not have a distinct cultural identity.
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None of the above
Select a true statement about equality in Australia.
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About personal matters, only men have the right to make independent choices
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About personal matters, only women have the right to make independent choices
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About personal matters, both women and men have the right to make independent choices
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None of the above
Which of the following statements is true about equality in Australia.
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In courts of law, women and men are treated equally
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In courts of law, women get privileged treatment
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In courts of law, women and men are treated differently
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None of the above
As an Australian citizen what should you do?
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Not vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
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Not obey the law
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Vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
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None of the above
• 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:
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Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
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Vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
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Seek election to parliament
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All of the above
• 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.
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Travelling
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Teaching
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Voting
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All of the above
Voting is compulsory in Australia in ________ elections.
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State
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Federal
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Territory
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All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by Services Australia?
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Medicare
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Centrelink
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Child Support
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JobKeeper Payment
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?
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20 years
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22 years
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21 years
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18 years
Which statement is true from the following?
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An Australian citizen is not allowed to go out of Australia
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An Australian citizen is free to return to Australia after travelling overseas
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An Australian citizen is not allowed to go out of Australia until the age of 18
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None of the above
_______ you can directly contribute to the Australian community.
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By travelling abroad
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By paying tax
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By making use of the public transport
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None of the above
What was the reason for people from all across the world to come to Victoria and New South Wales in 1851?
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To make money
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To do the farming
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To try their luck at making a fortune
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None of the above
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