Free Practice Test 35

States have rights recognised by the Constitution while territories do not.

States have the power to pass laws in their own right while self-governing territory laws can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government at any time.

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)

To manage this problem, the British Government decided to transport convicts to the other side of the world: to the new colony of New South Wales.

(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

States have rights recognised by the Constitution while territories do not.

Australians are proud to live in a peaceful country with a stable system of government.

(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, The rule of law, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

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)

Australians are proud to live in a peaceful country with a stable system of government.

(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, The rule of law, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

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)

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)

Australians are proud to live in a peaceful country with a stable system of government.

(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, The rule of law, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

To manage this problem, the British Government decided to transport convicts to the other side of the world: to the new colony of New South Wales.

(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

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)

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)

Everyone, including people who hold positions of power in the Australian community, must obey Australia’s laws. This includes government, community and religious leaders, as well as business people and the police.

(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, The rule of law, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

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)

Racism has no place in Australia.

(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The role and responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to those of a state Governor.

States have the power to pass laws in their own right while self-governing territory laws can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government at any time.

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)