Australian values drill 1
5 questions, no clock, with the answer explained as you go. Use the timed exams when you want to know if you are ready. Includes all 5 Australian Values questions. Every one must be correct.
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All 5 questions and answers
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1.What do Australians believe in above all when people disagree?
- AThe right to refuse to discuss the matter
- BThe right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation
- CThe right to be proved correct
- DThe right to appeal to the Governor-General
Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and in the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
2.What freedom do newspapers, television and radio have in Australia?
- ANo freedom to comment on the actions of government
- BGreater freedom than individuals to say what they think
- CFreedom to comment only during an election campaign
- DThe same freedom to say and write what they think
Newspapers, television and radio outlets have the same freedom of speech as individuals. (Freedom of speech and freedom of association as values)
3.What responsibility does everyone in Australia have when able?
- ATo join a community organisation
- BTo donate to charity annually
- CTo try to support themselves and their families
- DTo volunteer every week
Everyone has a responsibility to try and support themselves and their families when they are able to do so. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)
4.What legal status do religious laws have in Australia?
- AThey override state laws
- BThey apply to members of that religion
- CThey have no legal status
- DThey apply in family matters only
Religious laws have no legal status in Australia. (Freedom of religion as a value)
5.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)