Free Practice Test 23

Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy.

(Source: Page 34 - Parliamentary democracy, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The ‘Union Jack’, which is the flag of the United Kingdom is in the top left corner. It represents our history of British settlement and the laws and institutions we inherited as a result.

(Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australian citizens also have the right to apply for a job in the Australian Defence Force (the Army, Navy and Air Force).

(Source: Page 22 - Privileges, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

performing ceremonial duties • acting as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force.

The Governor-General’s role includes: • signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law (this is called Royal Assent).

Australian laws apply to all people in Australia. This means regardless of your background or culture, you must follow Australian laws.

(Source: Page 34 - Commitment to the Rule of Law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

All Australians are protected by our laws and legal systems. Australians recognise the importance of laws in maintaining a peaceful and orderly society.

(Source: Page 34 - Commitment to the Rule of Law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

starting the process for a federal election.

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

(Source: Page 34 - Commitment to the Rule of Law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

A privilege of Australian citizenship is to apply for a job in the Australian Public Service and work for the Australian Government, for example, in Services Australia or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

(Source: Page 22 - Privileges, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red.

(Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australian citizens who are aged 18 years or over, and who are not dual citizens, can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level.

(Source: Page 22 - Privileges, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The ‘Union Jack’, which is the flag of the United Kingdom is in the top left corner. It represents our history of British settlement and the laws and institutions we inherited as a result.

(Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The ‘Union Jack’, which is the flag of the United Kingdom is in the top left corner. It represents our history of British settlement and the laws and institutions we inherited as a result.

(Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australian citizens who are aged 18 years or over, and who are not dual citizens, can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level.

(Source: Page 22 - Privileges, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Other flags that are officially recognised and may be flown in the community include the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.

(Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

approving the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers, federal judges and other officials.

A privilege of Australian citizenship is to apply for a job in the Australian Public Service and work for the Australian Government, for example, in Services Australia or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

(Source: Page 22 - Privileges, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

All Australians are protected by our laws and legal systems. Australians recognise the importance of laws in maintaining a peaceful and orderly society.

(Source: Page 34 - Commitment to the Rule of Law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The Governor-General’s role includes: • signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law (this is called Royal Assent) • performing ceremonial duties • approving the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers, federal judges and other officials • starting the process for a federal election • acting as Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force.