Free Practice Test 14 /20 73 votes, 4.6 avg 55598 Time ends. Practice Test 14 Practice Sessions Completed: 55598 Average score: 79% 1 / 20 Apart from disability and age, what are other factors that are included in the Australian laws? Gender and race Sexuality Age There are a number of laws in Australia that ensure a person is not treated differently to others because of their gender, race, disability or age. (Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 What can Australian people change just by voting in a referendum? Government policies Australian Constitution Local council rules The Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum, such as the 1967 Referendum where more than 90 per cent of Australians voted ‘Yes’ to allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 What is Western Australia known for? Agriculture Opera House Mining The state is home to many large mining projects. (Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 What do Australian's value in our society? Equal opportunity Freedom of speech Freedom of association Australians value equal opportunity in our society; what is often called a 'fair go'. (Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 5 / 20 Which are the phenomenal icons of Western Australia? Great Barrier Reef Harbour Bridge Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, and the Kimberley region Western Australia’s icons include the Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, and the Kimberley region. (Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 What is South Australia known for? Rugged coastline and wine regions Tropical rainforests Deserted land South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions. (Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 7 / 20 Which is the largest state in Australia? Western Australia Queensland New South Wales Western Australia is the largest state. (Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 Which is the capital city of Western Australia? Adelaide Canberra Perth Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. (Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 9 / 20 What laws concern the restriction of having an intimate relationship with ages 16 or 17 depending on which state or territory you reside in? Marriage laws Age of Sexual consent laws Rule of Law In Australia, there are very strict laws concerning the age of sexual consent, which is 16 or 17 depending on which state or territory you reside in. (Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 10 / 20 Under the equalities, what is considered a violation against both men and women? Gender discrimination Racism Assault It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender. (Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Gender equality, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 What is necessary in a referendum to change the Australian Constitution? Double votes Single majority Double majority In a referendum, there needs to be a ‘double majority’ for the Australian Constitution to be changed. That is, both the majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation must vote for the change. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 What is the term used when both a majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters nationwide vote yes? Single majority Double majority Popular vote In a referendum, there needs to be a ‘double majority’ for the Australian Constitution to be changed. That is, both the majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation must vote for the change. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 Who has the power to change the Australian Constitution? The King of Australia Australian people The Governor-General The Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum, such as the 1967 Referendum where more than 90 per cent of Australians voted ‘Yes’ to allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 Who have equal rights in Australia? Men and women King and his followers Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander Men and women have equal rights in Australia. (Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Gender equality, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 What is a fair go? Australians value equal opportunity in our society Australians can visit other countries Australians are fair and welcoming to everyone Australians value equal opportunity in our society; what is often called a 'fair go'. (Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 What did Australians vote for in the 1967 Referendum? To make English the official language Australians voted to include Aboriginal people in the census and allow the federal government to make laws for Indigenous Australians. To grant women the right to vote The Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum, such as the 1967 Referendum where more than 90 per cent of Australians voted ‘Yes’ to allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 What should Australians do in response to a lawful request from the police, according to their commitment to following the law? Obey the lawful request. Question the request's validity. Ignore the request if it's inconvenient. In Australia, the lawful actions of the police should be supported. You should obey a lawful request from the police, because all Australians commit to following the law. (Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 What do Australians believe in in terms of securing safety and free from violence and intimidation? Tolerance Peaceful acceptance Peaceful disagreement It is against the law to be violent towards another person. Violence of any kind, including verbal and physical abuse, is illegal. Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and above all the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation. (Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 Australia values the principles of ____ and ____. Strict enforcement and compliance Hierarchical order and authority mutual respect and tolerance Australia values the principles of mutual respect and tolerance. (Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 _________ has no place in Australia. Racism Mutual agreements Peaceful protests Racism has no place in Australia. (Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
