Free Practice Test 44

Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy.

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

At all times, even while engaging in religious practices, the laws of Australia must be obeyed. Where there is a confict between an Australian law and a religious practice, Australian law prevails.

(Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of religion, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Victoria's icons include the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles, and the Royal Exhibition Building.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , 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 government in Australia is secular, which means it operates separately from churches or other religious entities.

(Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of religion, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

The Torres Strait Islands lie to the north of the state and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Queensland's capital city is Brisbane.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , 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)

Queensland is the second largest state.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australia has no official national religion. People in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose. They may also not choose to follow a religion.

(Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of religion, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Ministers with the most important portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of government.

Australia has no official national religion.

(Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of religion, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

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)

At all times, even while engaging in religious practices, the laws of Australia must be obeyed. Where there is a conflict between an Australian law and a religious practice, Australian law prevails.

(Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of religion, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Government ministers are responsible for an area of government (called a portfolio), such as employment, Indigenous Affairs or the Treasury.

The Torres Strait Islands lie to the north of the state and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

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)

The House of Representatives and the Senate consider, debate and vote on whether they agree with the Bill.

If a member of the Australian Parliament proposes to introduce a new law or change an existing one, this proposal is called a ‘Bill’.

The House of Representatives and the Senate consider, debate and vote on whether they agree with the Bill.