Free Practice Test 45

Australians value equal opportunity in our society; what is often called a 'fair go'.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

There are a number of laws in Australia that ensure a person is not treated differently to others because of their gender, race, disability or age.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agree to the Bill, it goes to the Governor-General.

The state is home to many large mining projects.

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

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia.

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

Our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people.

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

The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.

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

The Governor-General signs a Bill so that it becomes law. This is called ‘Royal Assent’.

It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Gender equality, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australians value equal opportunity in our society; what is often called a 'fair go'.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Western Australia’s icons include the Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, and the Kimberley region.

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

A court will decide if a person has or has not broken the law and decide the penalty.

South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions.

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

Western Australia is the largest state.

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

Voting is compulsory in Australia. This shows the importance of participating in elections.

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

Men and women have equal rights in Australia.

(Source: Page 20 - Our equalities, Gender equality, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people. This means that Australian citizens are involved in how the country is governed.

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

The Governor-General signs a Bill so that it becomes law. This is called ‘Royal Assent’.

The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.

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

The courts in Australia are independent.