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Australian Citizenship Test

Australian values drill 5

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. 1.What does the Rule of Law mean for Australians?

    • AReligious rules take priority
    • BAll Australians are equal in relation to the law
    • CThe government is above the law
    • DOnly citizens are equal before the law

    Under the Rule of Law all Australians are equal in relation to the law and no person or group is above the law. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)

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  2. 2.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)

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  3. 3.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

    The lawful actions of the police should be supported, and you should obey a lawful request from the police. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)

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  4. 4.What does Australian law say about violence against a spouse or partner?

    • AIt is never acceptable and is a criminal offence
    • BIt is a private matter for the family
    • CIt is treated as a civil dispute
    • DIt is only an offence if reported

    Physical violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and is a criminal offence in Australia. (Equality of all people under the law)

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  5. 5.What do Australians call helping each other in times of need?

    • AMateship
    • BMutual obligation
    • CThe Rule of Law
    • DA fair go

    Australians value 'mateship' and help each other in times of need. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)

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