Practice Test 8: How Government Is Formed & Mutual Respect

Question 1

What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

Accepted Answer

Black, red, and yellow

Question 2

What is the name of the group of stars on Australian flag?

Accepted Answer

Southern Cross

Question 3

Where is 'Southern Cross' located on the Australian flag?

Accepted Answer

On the right side

Question 4

What is represented by the seven points of the Commonwealth Star?

Accepted Answer

Six states and one point for the territories

Question 5

How many points do the Commonwealth Star have?

Accepted Answer

Seven points

Question 6

_________ has no place in Australia.

Accepted Answer

Racism

Question 7

Australia values the principles of ____ and ____.

Accepted Answer

mutual respect and tolerance

Question 8

What should Australians do in response to a lawful request from the police, according to their commitment to following the law?

Accepted Answer

Obey the lawful request.

Question 9

What laws concern the restriction of having an intimate relationship with ages 16 or 17 depending on which state or territory you reside in?

Accepted Answer

Age of Sexual consent laws

Question 10

What do Australians believe in in terms of securing safety and free from violence and intimidation?

Accepted Answer

Peaceful disagreement

Question 11

Who considers, debates, and votes on whether they agree with the bill?

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives and Senate

Question 12

How do the House of Representatives and the Senate debate whether they agree with the bill?

Accepted Answer

Consider, debate, and vote

Question 13

What is the proposal called when a member of the Australian Parliament intends to introduce a new law or change an existing law?

Accepted Answer

Bill

Question 14

What are Employment, Indigenous Affairs, and Treasury called?

Accepted Answer

Portfolios

Question 15

Who are the people holding the most important portfolios that make up the Cabinet?

Accepted Answer

Government Ministers

Question 16

Whom can you seek help in times that you are in dire need of help like civil unrest and natural disaster, in a foreign land?

Accepted Answer

Australian high commission, embassy or consulate

Question 17

Where can you get help as an Australian citizen in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Australian Embassy, high commission or consulate

Question 18

What is another advantage you get if you are an Australian citizen planning to travel overseas?

Accepted Answer

Free to return to Australia without visa

Question 19

If you have travelled overseas as an Australian citizen, what kind of visas do you need if you return to Australia?

Accepted Answer

None

Question 20

What kind of passport can you apply for if you are an Australian citizen?

Accepted Answer

Australian passport

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