Free Practice Test 44

Australia has no official national religion.

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

Queensland is the second largest state.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , 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.

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)

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 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)

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's capital city is Brisbane.

(Source: Page 11 - The states , 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)

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)

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)

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

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

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 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)

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)

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)

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.

Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy.

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