Australia's Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties

Question 1

What are Australia’s 4 democratic beliefs

Answer 1

Parliamentary democracy, The rule of law, Living peacefully, and Respect for all individuals regardless of background

Question 2

What is Australia’s system of government

Answer 2

Parliamentary democracy, in which Australians vote on who they want to represent them in parliament

Question 3

All Australians are equal under

Answer 3

The rule of law

Question 4

The rule of law means that _

Answer 4

No person, group or religious rule is above the law

Question 5

Australians believe that change should occur though _, _ and _

Answer 5

Discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process

Question 6

What are the 3 Australian freedoms

Answer 6

Freedom of speech and expression, Freedom of association, Freedom of religion

Question 7

What is Freedom of Speech

Answer 7

People can say and write what they think, and discuss their ideas with others.

People can criticize the government, protest peacefully against government decisions and campaign to change laws

Question 8

What is Freedom of Expression

Answer 8

People can express their views and are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion

Question 9

What is Freedom of Association

Answer 9

The right to form and join associations to pursue common goals

Australians are free to join any legal organization, decide not to join and cannot be forced into doing so

Question 10

What is Freedom of Religion

Answer 10

The government and law treat all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs

Question 11

What is the most common religion in Australia

Answer 11

Christianity (Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage)

Question 12

What does it mean that the Australian government is secular

Answer 12

Separation of church and state

Question 13

When there is conflict between Australian law and religion, which prevails

Answer 13

Australian law

Question 14

What are the Australian equalities (2)

Answer 14

Gender equality and Equality of opportunity and a ‘fair go’

Question 15

Responsibilities - what you will give Australia

Answer 15

1 - obey laws
2 - vote in elections and referendums
3 - defend Australia should the need arise
4 - serve on a jury if called to do so

Question 16

Privileges - what Australia will give you

Answer 16

1. vote in elections and referendums
2. apply for children born overseas to become an Aus citizen
3. apply for a job in Australian public service or defense
4. seek election
5. apply for an Aus passport and re-enter freely
6. ask for consular assistance from Australian officials while overseas

Question 17

What is the voting age

Answer 17

18

Question 18

Where is voting compulsory

Answer 18

Federal (every 3 years) and state (every 4 years) elections

Question 19

What is jury service

Answer 19

Group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person if guilty or not guilty

Helps to ensure that the court system is open and fair

Responsibility for Australian citizens who are on the electoral roll and aged 18 years or over

Question 20

What does the ATO do

Answer 20

Ensures all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax