Free Practice Test 11 /20 74 votes, 4.8 avg 64421 Time ends. Practice Test 11 Practice Sessions Completed: 64421 Average score: 79% 1 / 20 What is an essential aspect of fairness in Australian society? Condemnation of discrimination Everyone has the same legal rights Founded equality Everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life, and ensuring that everyone has the same legal rights is an important aspect of fairness in Australian society. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of opportunity and a 'fair go', Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 On what date did the Australian Constitution come into effect? 1 January 1900 1 May 1901 1 January 1901 On 1 January 1901, the Australian Constitution came into effect and the Australian colonies became one independent nation: the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 What religious groups do many Australians belong to? Hebrew Catholic Christian Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage, and many Australians describe themselves as Christians, but there are people in Australia from all the large religions. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of religion, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 What do Australians call it when they say that any class distinction should not limit people? Go fair Fair go Fairness We believe that everyone deserves a ‘fair go’ and people should not be limited by any kind of class distinction. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of opportunity and a 'fair go', Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 5 / 20 Ensuring that everyone has the same legal rights is an important ________ in Australian society aspect of merit aspect of fairness regulation Everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life, and ensuring that everyone has the same legal rights is an important aspect of fairness in Australian society. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of opportunity and a 'fair go', Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 What was the year when the Australian Constitution came into effect? 1901 1900 1902 On 1 January 1901, the Australian Constitution came into effect and the Australian colonies became one independent nation: the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 7 / 20 What is called the federation of territories and states? Republic of Australia Australian Government The Commonwealth of Australia The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. There are six states and two mainland territories. (Source: Page 10 - Australia’s states and territories , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 What was taken into effect when all the Australian colonies became one independent nation? The Royal Decree Act The Australian Constitution The British Settlements Agreement On 1 January 1901, the Australian Constitution came into effect and the Australian colonies became one independent nation: the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 9 / 20 What is required during gatherings and protests? Peaceful protest obeying Australian laws Peaceful protest ignoring Australian laws Violent protest ignoring Australian laws Australians can gather with others to protest against a government action or an organisation. At all times, however, the laws of Australia must be obeyed. This means that such gatherings must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of association, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 10 / 20 What is acceptable in Australia wherein a husband or wife may apply for this and appeal to the courts even if the opposing party wishes to continue the marriage? A lifetime of silent treatment An endless family therapy session Divorce Divorce is acceptable in Australia. Either a husband or a wife may apply for a divorce to the courts, even if the other spouse wishes to continue the marriage. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 How many states are there in the Commonwealth of Australia? Seven states Six states Eight states The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. There are six states and two mainland territories. (Source: Page 10 - Australia’s states and territories , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 Which was the first colony that was established by the British? New South Wales Queensland Victoria New South Wales was the first colony established by the British. Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation's largest city. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are national icons. (Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 What type of freedom is exercised when Australians gather with others to protest against the government or an organisation? Freedom of association Freedom of speech Freedom of expression Australians can gather with others to protest against a government action or an organisation. At all times, however, the laws of Australia must be obeyed. This means that such gatherings must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of association, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 How many mainland territories are there in Commonwealth of Australia? Three Two One The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. There are six states and two mainland territories. (Source: Page 10 - Australia’s states and territories , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 What is prohibited during protests? Violence and damaging properties Shouting Throwing stones Australians can gather with others to protest against a government action or an organisation. At all times, however, the laws of Australia must be obeyed. This means that such gatherings must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of association, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 Which is the capital city of Australia? Melbourne Canberra Sydney Canberra is Australia’s capital city, and each state and mainland territory has its own capital. (Source: Page 10 - Australia’s states and territories , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 What is the term used to describe when the Australian colonies became one independent nation? Commonwealth of Australia Federation of Australia Colonisation On 1 January 1901, the Australian Constitution came into effect and the Australian colonies became one independent nation: the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 What is it called when everyone is given equal opportunity to achieve success in life regardless of their background? Equality Merit-based system Fair go Everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life, and ensuring that everyone has the same legal rights is an important aspect of fairness in Australian society. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of opportunity and a 'fair go', Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 When did the Commonwealth of Australia come into effect? 1 January 1901 1 January 1900 2 January 1901 On 1 January 1901, the Australian Constitution came into effect and the Australian colonies became one independent nation: the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 What is the heritage of Australia? Judaeo-Christian heritage Catholic Roman-Catholic Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage, and many Australians describe themselves as Christians, but there are people in Australia from all the large religions. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of religion, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
