Free Practice Test 28 /20 37 votes, 4.7 avg 30314 Time ends. Practice Test 28 Practice Sessions Completed: 30314 Average score: 80% 1 / 20 What must be followed in Australia, including where it is different from religious laws? Australian laws Religious laws International treaties Religious laws have no legal status in Australia. Australian law must be followed by everyone in Australia, including where it is different from religious laws. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 Who collects the tax you pay? The prime minister The king Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO. (Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 What are the other names of the House of Representatives? Upper House The Senate Lower House or People's House The House of Representatives is one of the Houses in the The House of Representatives Australian Parliament. Other names for the House of Representatives are the Lower House or the People’s House. (Source: Page 28 - The House of Representatives, How is Australia governed?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 What is the other term for "Lower House"? Senate House Premier House People's House The House of Representatives is one of the Houses in the The House of Representatives Australian Parliament. Other names for the House of Representatives are the Lower House or the People’s House. 5 / 20 What has no legal status in Australia? Federal laws Religious laws State regulations Religious laws have no legal status in Australia. Australian law must be followed by everyone in Australia, including where it is different from religious laws. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 What should be followed even during religious practices? Local customs Australian laws Religious doctrines only However, religious practices must not break Australian laws. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 7 / 20 What is the representation of the Australian national unity? Commonwealth of Sun Commonwealth Star Commonwealth Coat of Arms The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 15 - Commonwealth Coat of Arms, Australia’s symbols, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 What responsibility must an Australian resident fulfill as a way of contributing to the Australian community and is required by law? Taxpaying Voting Paying for goods and services Paying tax is another important way you directly contribute to the Australian community and is required by law. (Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 9 / 20 What is collected by the ATO? Your wages Gifts Tax Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO. (Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 10 / 20 How is tax being paid out? From buying luxurious items By going to the bank From the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO. (Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 Which is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia? Commonwealth Coat of Arms Southern Cross Commonwealth Star The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 15 - Commonwealth Coat of Arms, Australia’s symbols, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 What is the "People's House?" House of Representatives House of the Senate Upper House The House of Representatives is one of the Houses in the The House of Representatives Australian Parliament. Other names for the House of Representatives are the Lower House or the People’s House. (Source: Page 28 - The House of Representatives, How is Australia governed?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 The white colour in the flag of the Torres Strait Islander represents.......? Peace Unity Commonality The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait, and the colour white symbolises peace. (Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 What does the white dancer's headdress in the Torres Strait Islander flag represent? Australian people All Torres Strait Islanders The king The white dancer's headdress in the centre is a symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders. (Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 Who treats everyone equally regardless of their religion or beliefs? Private businesses Religious institutions Government The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 What represents the island groups in the Torres Strait Islander flag? The black lines Yellow stars Points of the white star The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait, and the colour white symbolises peace. (Source: Page 14 - Australia's flags, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 Who do the members of Parliament represent? People in their electorate People of Foreign Nations King Charles III Australia is divided into federal electorates. Members of Parliament (MPs) represent the people in their electorate. (Source: Page 28 - The House of Representatives, How is Australia governed?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 What is another important way of supporting and contributing to the Australian community that is also mandated by the law? Paying your rental Paying taxes Paying vendors Paying tax is another important way you directly contribute to the Australian community and is required by law. (Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 What is it called when a man or woman is married to more than one person at the same time? Monogamy Bigamy Polygamy Some religious or cultural practices, such as polygamy (being married to more than one person at the same time) and forced marriage, are against the law in Australia and can result in severe legal penalties, including imprisonment. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 Why do Australian citizens vote for in the federal election? To elect Governor-General To elect representatives to each House of Parliament To elect the head of police force In a federal election, Australian citizens vote to elect representatives to each House of Parliament. (Source: Page 27 - The Australian Government, How is Australia governed?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
