Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
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Question 1 of 52
Which of the following is true regarding freedom of association in Australia?
a. Each participant must pay a fee in order to protest
b. Australians cannot protest against the government but they can protest everything else
c. All protests must be approved by the Prime Minister first
d. Australians may protest against the government only if they do it lawfully
Question 2 of 52
Which religions are illegal in Australia?
a. None of them
b. Buddhism
c. Hinduism
d. Judaism
Question 3 of 52
Can you prevent a woman from advancing over other men in Australia if she has more credentials and skills?
a. No, you cannot do that because women's salaries are always half of men's for doing the same jobs
b. Yes, men are always the better performer in workplaces
c. Yes, it is legal to hire a man before a woman even if the woman is more qualified
d. No, it is a right for women to be hired first if she has better qualifications and skills
Question 4 of 52
What is one requirement of the candidates running for parliament?
a. Must be related to an Aboriginal Australian
b. Holds citizenship of Australia
c. Must be born in Australia
d. English must be their first language
Question 5 of 52
Which of the following has the right to legal representation in court?
a. Only Australian citizens
b. Only those that voted in the last election
c. Only property owners
d. All people living in Australia
Question 6 of 52
Which of these statements about passports is correct?
a. Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia
b. Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport
c. Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport
Question 7 of 52
Which of the following is not allowed to join for people in Australia?
a. Religious groups
b. People in Australia are allowed to join all of them
c. Trade unions
d. For-profit organizations
Question 8 of 52
Who must the elected representatives consider the suggestions from?
a. Wealthy people
b. The most vocal people only
c. Tax payers only
d. All Australian citizens
Question 9 of 52
At what age may Australian citizens run for federal, state, or territory parliaments?
a. 21
b. 18
c. 25
d. 20
Question 10 of 52
Which of the following is TRUE regarding freedom of speech in Australia?
a. Only making death threats is illegal
b. People in Australia are not allowed to make false accusations
c. People in Australia can say anything, even when it is a false allegation against someone
d. The Australian government has implemented censors filtering all inappropriate speech
Question 11 of 52
Which of the following is an important factor to Australia's system of government?
a. All people are from different parts of the world
b. All people are equal
c. All people are treated differently based on their race
d. All people are placed into a hierarchy
Question 12 of 52
Which of the following best describes why paying taxes is important in Australia?
a. It is an optional contribution citizens make to the government
b. It helps fund essential services such as healthcare and education
c. It is only necessary for people earning more than a certain amount
d. It is used solely to fund the monarchy
Question 13 of 52
What do you pledge your allegiance to during the citizenship ceremony?
a. The company that you are working for
b. The King and the Royal family
c. The Governor-General and Prime Minister
d. Australia and its people
Question 14 of 52
Which of the following best characterizes Australian women's rights?
a. Australian women have freedom to choose to marry someone or not marry at all
b. Australian women get paid less than men for the same job
c. Australian women cannot apply for divorce at all
d. Australian women must get their husband's consent to work
Question 15 of 52
Who has total control of media outlets including newspapers, television stations, and radio stations?
a. The Australian government
b. No one
c. The King
d. Wealthy business owners
Question 16 of 52
Which of the following is an important factor in Australia's system of government?
a. All people are equal
b. All people are placed into a hierarchy
c. All people are treated differently based on their race
d. All people are from different parts of the world
Question 17 of 52
What is the official national religion of Australia?
a. None
b. Islam
c. Buddhism
d. Christianity
Question 18 of 52
Which of these is required for all Australians?
a. Participate by voting in elections and referendums
b. Help defend the country if the need arises
c. All of them
d. Participate on a jury if summoned
Question 19 of 52
Which of the following is a FALSE statement?
a. Judeo-Christian ethics are the official Australian religious values
b. Both men and women have equal rights in Australia
c. Australians can practice any religion or no religion
d. Australian citizens may participate in every election
Question 20 of 52
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
a. Australians think that violence should be used to bring about change
b. Australians think that change should happen through democratic system
c. Australia bans all religions except Christianity
d. The Australian Constitution has not changed since its creation
Question 21 of 52
What is one requirement of the candidates running for parliament?
a. Holds citizenship of Australia
b. Must be related to an Aboriginal Australian
c. English must be their first language
d. Must be born in Australia
Question 22 of 52
How do people vote in Australia?
a. Placing the vote on the electoral roll's website
b. Placing a sign of the candidate's name in front of their house
c. Voting by secret ballot
d. Placing the vote by calling the electoral roll
Question 23 of 52
Is it allowed for people to criticize the government and make jokes of political figures?
a. Yes, it is allowed as long as you are also a politician
b. Yes, people are allowed to speak and publish anything they want as long as they do not break the law
c. Yes, it is allowed as long as people announce the protector of freedom of speech and freedom of expression first
d. No, people are not allowed to do that in Australia
Question 24 of 52
Which of the following is a legal responsibility of Australian citizens?
a. Become an employee of the Australian government
b. Become a home or property owner
c. Help defend Australia if the need ever arises
d. Contribute to your community
Question 25 of 52
Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
a. Everyone belongs to the same political party
b. Everyone follows the same religion
c. Men and women have equal rights
Question 26 of 52
Which of the following is the MOST CORRECT statement regarding freedoms in Australia?
a. People in Australia are allowed to join any organization
b. People join any lawful organization without restriction
c. Only homeowners are allowed to vote in elections
d. People in Australia are allowed to use profanities in public
Question 27 of 52
Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
a. To attend local council meetings
b. To have a current Australian passport
c. To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
Question 28 of 52
What is one responsibility for Australians who are at least 18 years old?
a. To get a full-time job
b. To vote in all elections
c. To join the Australian Defence Force
d. To start a family of their own
Question 29 of 52
Where does the power of the Australian government originate?
a. The Cabinet
b. All the people in Australia
c. The wealthy people living in Australia
d. Granted by the King
Question 30 of 52
Are people allowed to choose who they want to marry or not to marry?
a. No, it is arranged by their parents or family
b. Yes, only men are allowed but not women
c. Yes, but only the people with political background are allowed
d. Yes, people have complete freedom on whether to marry or not to marry
Question 31 of 52
Which of the following is a legal right of Australian citizens?
a. Travel internationally without an Australian passport
b. Refuse to vote in elections
c. Use profanities against someone in public places
d. The option to join the Australian military
Question 32 of 52
Where should Australians get help if they run into issues overseas?
a. Australian Embassy
b. Australian High Commission
c. Any of them
d. Australian Consulate
Question 33 of 52
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
a. Citizens are allowed to vote for male candidates only
b. Citizens are allowed to vote for any candidate they like
c. Voters must announce who they have voted for to the poll station officials
d. Citizens vote for a candidate's appearance not his or her political ideals
Question 34 of 52
Can women vote and run for office in Australia?
a. Yes, women can vote and run for office in Australia
b. Yes, women can vote, but only some women whose husbands are already Members of Parliament can run for office
c. No, women cannot vote or run for office in Australia
d. No, women can vote, but they cannot run for office
Question 35 of 52
Who must the elected representatives consider the suggestions from?
a. All Australian citizens
b. The most vocal people only
c. Tax payers only
d. Wealthy people
Question 36 of 52
Who may run for election to the Australian parliament?
a. Citizens who are at least 18 years old
b. Relatives of existing politicians only
c. All people living in Australia
d. Travellers to Australia
Question 37 of 52
Which of the following is true regarding Australian citizens?
a. They must contribute a portion of their salary to their chosen political party
b. They are banned from joining a political party
c. They are free to join a political party or not
d. They are required to join a political party
Question 38 of 52
What is the official national religion of Australia?
a. Christianity
b. Buddhism
c. Islam
d. None
Question 39 of 52
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. The Australian laws do not apply to any government officials and wealthy people
b. Australians are allowed to practice their religious traditions even if they are illegal
c. All Australians are treated equally under the law and no one is above the law
d. The Australian laws do not apply to the King, Prime Minister, and Governor-General
Question 40 of 52
Who is eligible for an Australian passport?
a. Foreign students to Australia
b. Asylum seekers
c. Australian citizens
d. Permanent residents
Question 41 of 52
What is not protected under freedom of speech?
a. Peaceful protests against the government
b. Rudeness toward politicians
c. Encourage violent behaviors against other person
d. Those people living in poverty
Question 42 of 52
What do people pledge to during the Australian citizenship ceremony?
a. Run for a local political position
b. Become a religious person
c. Respect the rights and freedom of each and every Australian
d. Pay their taxes to the government on time
Question 43 of 52
What is Australia's heritage?
a. Buddhist
b. Judeo-Christian
c. Islamic
d. Atheist
Question 44 of 52
Which of the following is an example of actively participating in Australian society?
a. Refusing to vote because you dislike all candidates
b. Complaining about government policies but avoiding all community events
c. Volunteering in community groups and voting in elections
d. Demanding tax refunds without contributing to society
Question 45 of 52
Who is entitled to protection under Australia's laws?
a. Australian citizens
b. Everyone living in Australia
c. Only those who can afford a lawyer
d. Only those who call the police first
Question 46 of 52
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
a. Citizens vote for a candidate's appearance not his or her political ideals
b. Citizens are allowed to vote for any candidate they like
c. Voters must announce who they have voted for to the poll station officials
d. Citizens are allowed to vote for male candidates only
Question 47 of 52
Is it legal in Australia to use violence in a protest against the government to bring about changes in the law?
a. Yes, violent protests are allowed if they are short and do not harm anyone
b. No, Australians reject violence as a means of changing the law
c. Yes, if enough people gather to outnumber law enforcement
d. Yes, protesters can destroy property if they believe their cause is just
Question 48 of 52
Which of the following is the fundamental principle of Australia's system of government?
a. Change should be done through violent means
b. Change should be done through peaceful means
c. All changes must be approved by the King
d. All changes are prohibited
Question 49 of 52
Is it legal to discriminate against people of a different religion?
a. No, it is illegal to discriminate the other person because of gender, sex, disability, color, race, religion or any other ethnic origin
b. Yes, if the religion is not among the most popular ones in Australia
c. Yes, if the person is not an Australian citizen
d. Yes, as long as the discrimination does not involve the use of physical violence
Question 50 of 52
Who is above the Australian law?
a. The King is above the law
b. The people who are wealthy enough to pay off the government are above the law
c. The High Court Justices are above the law
d. No one is above the law
Question 51 of 52
What would happen if you did not vote in an election?
a. You must vote in the next election because the law imposes a minimum of voting in every other election
b. Voting in elections is optional for Australian citizens
c. Your citizenship will be revoked
d. You will be penalized with a fine if you do not submit an acceptable explanation
Question 52 of 52
Who is eligible to apply for an Australian passport?
a. Everyone living in Australia
b. Only people working for the Australian government
c. Every Australian citizen
d. Only people with a full-time job