Free Practice Test 44 /20 50 votes, 4.7 avg 24035 Time ends. Practice Test 44 Practice Sessions Completed: 24035 Average score: 84% 1 / 20 What kind of government is it when it operates separately from churches and other religious entities? Secular Democratic Communist 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) 2 / 20 What is the proposal called when a member of the Australian Parliament intends to introduce a new law or change an existing law? Act Bill Proposal If a member of the Australian Parliament proposes to introduce a new law or change an existing one, this proposal is called a ‘Bill’. (Source: Page 30 - How are laws made?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 What kind of freedom is it called when a citizen is allowed to choose their religion or belief and is allowed not to engage in religious groups? Freedom of religion Freedom of association Freedom of expression 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) 4 / 20 What lies in the north of the Queensland? Torres Strait Islands Papua New Guinea Great Barrier Reef 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) 5 / 20 What are Employment, Indigenous Affairs, and Treasury called? Portfolios Categories Credentials Government ministers are responsible for an area of government (called a portfolio), such as employment, Indigenous Affairs or the Treasury. (Source: Page 30 - How is the Australian Government formed?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 What must be obeyed even during religious practices? Australian law The king The government 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) 7 / 20 Who must recognise the importance of laws and maintaining a peaceful and orderly society? All Australians Internation organisations Foreigners visiting Australia 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) 8 / 20 Who are the people holding the most important portfolios that make up the Cabinet? Leaders of Opposition House of Representatives Government Ministers Government ministers are responsible for an area of government (called a portfolio), such as employment, Indigenous Affairs or the Treasury. Ministers with the most important portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of government. (Source: Page 30 - How is the Australian Government formed?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 9 / 20 Where does this law fall under: all Australians and equal in relation to the Law and that no individual or group of people is above the law? Under Rule of Law Under Rule of Australia Act of 1900 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) 10 / 20 Which are Victoria's notable icons? Opera House Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles, and the Royal Exhibition Building Harbour Bridge 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) 11 / 20 Does Australia have an official national religion? No Yes Maybe Australia has no official national religion. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of religion, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 In Australia, to whom do the Australian laws apply? Australian citizens only Foreign residents only Everyone 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) 13 / 20 Which is the capital of Queensland? Brisbane Melbourne Perth Queensland's capital city is Brisbane. (Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 Who considers, debates, and votes on whether they agree with the bill? House of Representatives and Senate Senate and Judge Ministers and Senate The House of Representatives and the Senate consider, debate and vote on whether they agree with the Bill. (Source: Page 30 - How are laws made?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 How do the House of Representatives and the Senate debate whether they agree with the bill? Read, file, and ignore Draft, print, and distribute Consider, debate, and vote The House of Representatives and the Senate consider, debate and vote on whether they agree with the Bill. (Source: Page 30 - How are laws made?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 What prevails when there is a conflict between an Australian law and a religious practice? Religious practice The government Australian law 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) 17 / 20 What is Australia's system of government called? The monarchial system House of Representatives Parliamentary democracy Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy. (Source: Page 34 - Parliamentary democracy, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 Which is the second largest state? Queensland New South Wales Western Australia Queensland is the second largest state. (Source: Page 11 - The states , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 What is the name of the world's famous reef that also runs along Queensland's Eastern Coast? The Great Opera Reef Coral Reef Great Barrier Reef 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) 20 / 20 Who is protected by the laws and the legal systems? Non-citizen tourists Foreign Diplomats All Australians 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) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
