Free Practice Test 36 /20 37 votes, 5 avg 23941 Time ends. Practice Test 36 Practice Sessions Completed: 23941Average score: 83% 1 / 20 What is the perspective of Australian about change? Change happens when people starts acting on progressive steps Change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process Change happens when the community are in unison Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process.(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Living peacefully, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 Who can revoke or alter laws at any time of their discretion? Australian Government Parliamentary Democracy Senate 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. 3 / 20 What do Australians believe in? Change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process Change should occur first from the government Change occurs when one changes the law Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process.(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, The rule of law, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 When can the Australian Government revoke or alter laws of the self-governing territory? Anytime Quarterly Every year 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. 5 / 20 What kind of violence involves formulating or sharing racially offensive material online and other publications imposing abusive comments? Discrimination Violence Racism Racism has no place in Australia. This includes creating or sharing racially offensive material on the internet or other publications and making racially abusive comments in a public place or at a sporting event.(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 Where did the early free settlers come from? Great Britain and Ireland Papua New Guinea and Great Britain Ireland and Australia Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland. This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia's recent history, culture and politics.(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 7 / 20 Who was the first Governor of the New South Wales colony? Captain Robert Arthur Captain Arthur Phillip Captain Roger Wilkinson The first Governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip. The colony survived, and as more convicts and free settlers arrived, it grew and developed. More colonies were established in other parts of Australia.(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 On what type of elections can Australian citizens vote to elect their representative for their area? State and territory elections Referendum Territory elections In state and territory elections, Australian citizens vote to elect a representative for their area. 9 / 20 What principles does Australia value that involve respecting others’ views, even when they differ from your own? Ignoring disagreements and moving on Mutual respect and tolerance Always winning the argument Australia values the principles of mutual respect and tolerance. This means listening to others and respecting their views and opinions, even when they are different from your own. People should be tolerant of each other where they find that they disagree.(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 10 / 20 What influential factors did the British and Irish contributed to Australia? Culture, poetry, music History, politics, art History, culture and politics Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland. This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia's recent history, culture and politics.(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 What kind of process does the Australian adhere to when it comes to change? Traditional process Cultural process Democratic process Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process.(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Living peacefully, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 What is unacceptable in Australia concerning racial behavior? Complaining about the weather at a sporting event Debating who makes the best pies Creating or sharing racially offensive material and making racially abusive comments. Australia values the principles of mutual respect and tolerance. This means listening to others and respecting their views and opinions, even when they are different from your own.(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 What kind of violence has no place in Australia that involves violence against different ethnicity? Discrimination Racism Abuse Racism has no place in Australia. This includes creating or sharing racially offensive material on the internet or other publications and making racially abusive comments in a public place or at a sporting event.(Source: Page 37 - Mutual respect and tolerance for others, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 How is a change to occur from an Australian perspective? Change will only happen if the government will change the law Change happens when a group of people starts protesting Change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process.(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Living peacefully, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 What are divided into local government areas? House of representatives States and Northern Territories Senators The states and the Northern Territory are divided into local government areas which may be called cities, shires, towns or municipalities. 16 / 20 What do Australian's reject when it comes to change a person's mind and perspective? Violence Adjustment Compromise We reject violence as a way to change a person's mind or the law.(Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Living peacefully, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 Which heritage has had a major influence on Australia's recent history? The British and Irish heritage European heritage British heritage Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland. This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia's recent history, culture and politics.(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 What countries did the free settlers come from? Australia and Great Britain Great Britain and Ireland Papua New Guinea Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland. This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia's recent history, culture and politics.(Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 What is the opportunity that enables you to participate in the Australian community fully? Bridging status Visa Citizenship Citizenship gives you the opportunity to fully participate in our nation's life and community. It means that you are ready to fulfl your responsibilities as an Australian citizen.(Source: Page 38 - Making a contribution, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 Who become members of the relevant state or territory parliament when voted? Representatives of state or territory House of representatives Senators These representatives become members of the relevant state or territory parliament. Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
