Free Practice Test 9 /20 105 votes, 4.5 avg 87572 Time ends. Practice Test 9 Practice Sessions Completed: 87572 Average score: 72% 1 / 20 Who has equal access to education and employment? Individuals with specific qualifications only. Those with higher socioeconomic status Both men and women Both men and women have equal access to education and employment, can vote at elections, stand for parliament, join the Australian Defence Force and the police force, and are treated equally in courts of law. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 What is the purpose of Australian laws about gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin? To restrict access to services based on personal attributes To ensure higher privileges for certain groups To avoid preferential treatment nor discrimination The law is applied in Australia so that people from different backgrounds are not given preferential treatment, nor discriminated against. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 What is the other term for the Australian Constitution? The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 The Federal Charter Act 1900 The Rule of Law The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (Australian Constitution) is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 When did the non-British migration began? During World War II Before World War II After World War II A wave of non-British migration came after World War II, when millions of people in Europe had to leave their homelands. (Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 5 / 20 While given the liberty of freedom of speech and expression, what do Australians must obey? Obey Australian laws The government The king At all times, even while engaging in freedom of speech and freedom of expression, the laws of Australia must be obeyed. We must also respect other people’s freedom of speech and freedom of expression. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of speech and freedom of expression, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 What is it called if people have the liberty to meet both public and private places for political or social conversation? Freedom of association Freedom of speech Freedom of expression Freedom of expression means people can express their views, including through art, flm, music and literature. People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of speech and freedom of expression, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 7 / 20 Name the Act that is a legal document establishing the basic rules for the Australian government. The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901 The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1890 The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (Australian Constitution) is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - The Australian Constitution, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 What era did the European people leave their homelands? Gulf War World War II World War I A wave of non-British migration came after World War II, when millions of people in Europe had to leave their homelands. (Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 9 / 20 What is allowed in marriage under the laws of Australia? Marriage between two men or two women Bigamy Polygamy Under our laws, two people can marry each other, including marriage between two men or two women. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 10 / 20 What means can people use to express themselves? Freedom of speech Freedom of expression Freedom of association Freedom of expression means people can express their views, including through art, flm, music and literature. People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of speech and freedom of expression, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 What topics are allowed to be discussed in private or public places? Centrelink payment Government jobs Social or political discussions Freedom of expression means people can express their views, including through art, flm, music and literature. People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of speech and freedom of expression, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 In what century were the British migrants actively encouraged to live and settle in Australia? 21st century 19 century 20th century Throughout the first half of the 20th century, migration levels rose and fell. There were programs to actively encourage British migrants to settle here, and many did. (Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 What made Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be included in the Australian population? Referendum in 1905 Referendum in 1967 Referendum in 1978 In 1901, Australia’s population was about four million. This number did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as it was not until after a Referendum in 1967 that they were included in official estimates of the Australian population. (Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 What measures are in place in Australia to prevent individuals from being treated unfairly by others? Company policies Australian laws Community guidelines There are a number of laws in Australia that protect a person from being treated differently from others. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 In what century did the migration level rose and fell? 19th century 20th century 18th century Throughout the first half of the 20th century, migration levels rose and fell. There were programs to actively encourage British migrants to settle here, and many did. (Source: Page 9 - The nation of Australia, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 What was the year when the Commonwealth of Australia was formed? 1989 1900 1901 On 1 January 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - Federation, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 When were the Australian colonies united into a federation called the Commonwealth of Australia? 1 January 1901 26 January 1788 25 April 1915 Uniting the nation was a difficult task, but over time, the idea of one Australian nation became a reality. On 1 January 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - Federation, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 Who are the ones allowed to vote, stand for parliament, join the Australian Defence Force, and are treated equally in the courts of law? Both men and women Australian citizens with higher education. Political party officials Both men and women have equal access to education and employment, can vote at elections, stand for parliament, join the Australian Defence Force and the police force, and are treated equally in courts of law. (Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 In which month were all the colonies united into a federation of states? January March April On 1 January 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. (Source: Page 25 - Federation, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 Where are people allowed to meet according to the "freedom of expression?" Community halls only Parliament Public or private places Freedom of expression means people can express their views, including through art, flm, music and literature. People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of speech and freedom of expression, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
