Free Practice Test 3 /20 287 votes, 4.7 avg 177225 Time ends. Practice Test 3 Practice Sessions Completed: 177225 Average score: 81% 1 / 20 Who are the ones maintaining the commonwealth electoral roll? Australian Electoral Commission The Parliamentary Committee Federal Investigators The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums, and maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll. (Source: Page 24 - How do I have my say?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 The First Fleet came from? Great Britain China Ireland European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788. (Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 Where does the power of government come from? Prime minister Governor-General Australian people The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. (Source: Page 34 - Parliamentary democracy, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 What group of people have old-age traditions and beliefs that are still being practiced to guide them until now? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have age-old beliefs and traditions that still guide them today. (Source: Page 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 5 / 20 What kind of expressions do the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander use to express their deep connection with their land? Sing, poetry, stories Stories, art, and dance Dance, theater, stories Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have age-old beliefs and traditions that still guide them today. They have a deep connection with the land, which is expressed in their stories, art and dance. Indigenous cultures are diverse and an important part of Australia’s national identity. (Source: Page 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 Who determines our laws? Parliament Prime minister Judiciary Our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people. (Source: Page 36 - Parliamentary democracy, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 7 / 20 What is the Rule of Law all about? Everyone is above the law No person, group or religious rule is above the law We can make laws All Australians are equal under the law. The Rule of Law means that no person, group or religious rule is above the law. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, The rule of law, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 What is compulsory in Australia? Campaigning Community service Voting Voting is compulsory in Australia. This shows the importance of participating in elections. (Source: Page 36 - Parliamentary democracy, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 9 / 20 What is compulsory during the Australian elections? Voting Campaigning Wearing a kangaroo costume Voting is compulsory in Australian elections, or if there are referenda on constitutional change. (Source: Page 24 - How do I have my say?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 10 / 20 What are the responsibilities of the parliament representatives? Must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make To stop violence in the community None of the above The representatives in parliament must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Parliamentary democracy, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 _____________ settlement started when the first 11 convict ships arrived? Tasmania Britain European European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788. (Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 How is power given to the government by Australians? Through voting in elections By appointing officials directly Through finance contributions The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. (Source: Page 34 - Parliamentary democracy, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 Who is equal under the law? The government and the king All Australians Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander All Australians are equal under the law. The Rule of Law means that no person, group or religious rule is above the law. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, The rule of law, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 What group of people have a deep connection with their land? Australian people British Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have age-old beliefs and traditions that still guide them today. They have a deep connection with the land, which is expressed in their stories, art and dance. Indigenous cultures are diverse and an important part of Australia’s national identity. (Source: Page 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 Why does the power of government come from the Australian people? Australian people are the ones who elect Governor-General Because the Australian people are paying taxes Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament As part of this system, the power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Parliamentary democracy, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 The agency responsible for facilitating federal elections and referendums? Australian Electoral Commission Australian Electoral Company Election Community of Australia The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums, and maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll. (Source: Page 24 - How do I have my say?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 What law indicates that no person, group, or religious rule is above the law? The Law of Parliament The Australian Rule The Rule of Law All Australians are equal under the law. The Rule of Law means that no person, group or religious rule is above the law. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, The rule of law, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 What happens if you are not correctly enrolled? You can still vote You cannot vote You can enrol on the spot on the voting day In Australia’s parliamentary democracy, citizens have a say on how Australia is governed by voting for a person to represent them in parliament. If you are not correctly enrolled, you are not able to vote in an election. (Source: Page 24 - How do I have my say?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 Who elects parliament? Prime Minister Senate All Australians Our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people. This means that Australian citizens are involved in how the country is governed. (Source: Page 34 - Parliamentary democracy, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 What kind of agency is the Australian Electoral Commission? Private agency International agency Commonwealth agency The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums, and maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll. (Source: Page 24 - How do I have my say?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
