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1.What does mutual respect and tolerance mean in Australia?
- AAgreeing with whatever view the majority holds
- BKeeping your own opinions private and unspoken
- CAvoiding political discussion with other people
- DListening to others and respecting views different from your own
Mutual respect and tolerance means listening to others and respecting their views and opinions even when they are different from your own. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
2.Which of these is an example of cyber abuse?
- AJoining a political group on social media
- BCriticising a politician’s record online
- CSharing sexual photos or videos online without consent
- DPosting a review of a business online
Examples of cyber abuse include sharing sexual photos or videos online without consent, stalking a person online, and making racially abusive comments about a person online. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
3.Who may apply for a divorce in Australia?
- AEither a husband or a wife, even if the other wishes to continue the marriage
- BOnly the husband, and not the wife
- COnly where both spouses agree to make the application
- DOnly the spouse who did not cause the marriage to break down
Either a husband or a wife may apply for a divorce to the courts, even if the other spouse wishes to continue the marriage. (Equality of all people under the law)
4.Who determines Australia’s laws?
- AThe High Court of Australia, sitting in Canberra
- BThe Cabinet alone, without reference to Parliament
- CThe King of Australia, advised by the Governor-General
- DParliaments elected by the people
Australia's laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people. (Parliamentary democracy as a value)
5.Which Australian law must also be followed overseas?
- AThe requirement to pay Australian tax
- BThe law against sexual activity with a child under 16
- CThe requirement to vote in elections
- DThe requirement to serve on a jury
It is illegal for Australians to be involved in any sexual activity, here or overseas, with a child under 16 years of age. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
6.Which of these practices is against the law in Australia?
- APolygamy
- BAttending a place of worship
- CWearing religious dress
- DObserving a religious holiday
Polygamy, being married to more than one person at the same time, is against the law in Australia. (Freedom of religion as a value)
7.Why is learning English important in Australia?
- AIt helps in getting an education and a job and integrating into the community
- BIt exempts an applicant from the citizenship test
- CIt is required before you can obtain a driver’s licence
- DIt is needed in order to vote at federal elections
Learning English helps to get an education and a job and to better integrate into the community. (English as the national language)
8.What should someone’s achievements in life be a result of?
- ATheir political connections
- BTheir place of birth
- CTheir hard work and talents
- DTheir wealth and background
What someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go as a value)
9.What should you do when the police make a lawful request?
- AAsk a court to review it first
- BObey it
- CIgnore it unless it is in writing
- DRefer it to a lawyer first
It is against the law to be violent towards another person. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
10.What should a person do if they know a child is being abused?
- AReport it to the local council
- BSpeak to the child’s family only
- CReport it to the police to investigate
- DDo nothing unless they witnessed it
A person who sees or has knowledge of a child being abused should report this to the police. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
11.What does Australian law say about joining an organisation?
- ARegistered political parties may compel membership
- BIndividuals cannot be compelled to join one or forced to leave it
- CEmployers may require staff to join an approved body
- DA court may order a person to join an organisation
Individuals cannot be compelled to join an organisation or forced to leave it. (Freedom of speech and freedom of association as values)
12.What are Australian values based on?
- ALoyalty, obedience and service to the state
- BFreedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity
- CReligion, established custom and family heritage
- DWealth, inherited tradition and social rank
Australian values are based on freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)
13.Can an Australian citizen hold the citizenship of another country?
- ANo, dual citizenship is prohibited
- BOnly for citizens born overseas
- CYes, if the laws of that country allow it
- DOnly with permission from the Governor-General
Australian citizens may hold the citizenship of another country if the laws of that country allow, known as dual or multiple citizenship. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
14.What does Australian law say about the rights of men and women?
- AEqual rights apply only to citizens
- BMen and women have equal rights in Australia
- CMen have priority in employment disputes
- DRights differ between states and territories
Men and women have equal rights in Australia. (Equality of all people under the law)
15.What is polygamy?
- ARefusing to marry at all
- BBeing married to more than one person at the same time
- CMarrying without a ceremony
- DMarrying someone from another religion
Polygamy, being married to more than one person at the same time, is against the law in Australia. (Freedom of religion as a value)
16.What is a limit on freedom of speech in Australia?
- APeaceful protest requires a permit from the police
- BCriticising the government is not permitted at all
- CIt is never acceptable to promote violence against another person or group
- DNewspapers may not comment on elections or parties
It is never acceptable to promote violence against another person or group of people. (Freedom of speech and freedom of association as values)
17.What should not limit people in Australian society?
- AAny kind of class distinction
- BTheir place of residence
- CTheir choice of profession
- DTheir level of education
Australians believe that everyone deserves a 'fair go' and should not be limited by any kind of class distinction. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go as a value)
18.What does compulsory voting show about Australian values?
- AThe importance of participating in elections
- BThat elections are rarely held
- CThat only citizens may hold opinions
- DThat citizens distrust politicians
Voting is compulsory in Australia, which shows the importance of participating in elections. (Parliamentary democracy as a value)
19.How are Australian citizens involved in how the country is governed?
- AThey vote for people to represent them in parliament
- BThey are consulted by the Governor-General
- CThey vote directly on every law
- DThey elect judges to the High Court
Voting is compulsory in Australia, which shows the importance of participating in elections. (Parliamentary democracy as a value)
20.What does volunteering give people in Australia the opportunity to do?
- AAvoid being called to serve on a jury
- BObtain Australian citizenship more quickly
- CShare knowledge, learn new skills and feel they belong
- DReduce the amount of tax they have to pay
Volunteering is an opportunity to share knowledge, learn new skills and increase your sense of belonging to the Australian community. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)