What rights, as mentioned below, can one enjoy as a citizen of Australia?
Apply for work in the Australian Defence Force or the Australian Public Service
Vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
All of the above
As an Australian citizen you have the right to:
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
apply for work in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force
seek election to parliament
apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.
What is the minimum age for an Australian to have his/her name registered on the electoral roll?
18 years
21 years
23 years
16 years
Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll. Once you are on the electoral roll, voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections.
As an Australian, you enjoy many privileges listed below. Please select the correct statement to confirm this.
Re-enter Australia freely by applying for an Australian passport
Seek election to parliament
Register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.
All of the above
As an Australian citizen you have the right to:
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
apply for work in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force
seek election to parliament
apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.
What can be correctly said about compulsory voting in local government elections?
It is not compulsory to vote in local government elections in all states
Voting in local government elections is not compulsory in some states
It is compulsory to vote in local government elections in all states
None of the above
Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll. Once you are on the electoral roll, voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections.
Voting in local government elections is not compulsory in some states.
What is the mandatory requirement for an individual to be an Australian citizen?
Not obey the law
Not serve on a jury if called to do so
Obey the law
None of the above
Everyone must obey Australia’s laws. If they don’t obey
the law, they may be arrested by the police and have
to go to court.
What legal process is followed during the amendment of the Australian Constitution?
State or territory and federal elections
Local government elections
Referendum
All of the above
As a citizen, you will vote regularly in federal and state or territory elections. Occasionally, you will vote in a referendum, which is a vote to change the Australian Constitution.
As an Australian citizen what is your most important responsibility?
Not vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
Not obey the law
Vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
None of the above
As an Australian citizen you must:
obey the law
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
defend Australia should the need arise
serve on a jury if called to do so.
As an Australian citizen what major responsibility do you have towards Australia?
Not defend Australia should the need arise
Not serve on a jury if called to do so
Defend Australia should the need arise
None of the above
As an Australian citizen you must:
obey the law
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
defend Australia should the need arise
serve on a jury if called to do so.
What privileges can one have as a respectable citizen in Australia? Please select the correct option.
Register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.
Ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
All of the above
As an Australian citizen you have the right to:
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
apply for work in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force
seek election to parliament
apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.
As an Australian citizen, which of the following falls under mandatory responsibilities towards the government?
Travelling
Voting
Teaching
None of the above
As an Australian citizen you must:
obey the law
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
defend Australia should the need arise
serve on a jury if called to do so.
Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
The appointment of state premiers
The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament
The appointment of the Head of State
The appointment of ministers
The role of the Governor-General :
signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law (this is called Royal Assent)
signs regulations
performs ceremonial duties
approves the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers, federal judges and other officials.
The Governor-General also has special powers known as ‘reserve powers’ that can only be used in specific circumstances.
Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?
People are free and safe to vote for any candidate
Voting is by a show of hands
People must write their name on their vote
None of the above
The AEC is independent of the government. Political parties or people in government cannot influence the decisions of the AEC. Votes are by secret ballot, so you are free and safe to vote for any candidate. No one else sees who you vote for. You can tell other people who you vote for, but no one can force you to tell them.
Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
To attend local council meetings
To vote in elections
To have a current Australian passport
To have a driving licence
Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll. Once you are on the electoral roll, voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections.
Voting in local government elections is not compulsory in some states.
What is the correct definition of a jury?
A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is innocent or guilty.
A jury is group of people who can apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
A jury is a group of people committed to join together to defend the nation and its way of life
None of the above
Jury service is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.
Any Australian who is on the electoral roll may be called to serve on a jury.
Jury service helps to make sure that the court system is open and fair.
Which one of the following statements in regard to formation of social laws and their implication is true in Australia?
Laws to maintain a safe society are not made by Australian representatives in government
Laws to maintain an orderly, free society are made by Australian representatives in government
Laws to protect people's rights are not made by Australian representatives in government
None of the above
Our representatives in government make laws to maintain an orderly, free and safe society and to protect our rights. All Australians must obey the laws made by the Australian Parliament, state and territory parliaments, and local government.
Which is true regarding Jury service in Australia?
To serve on a jury, all the people in Australia may be called
To serve on a jury, any Australian on the electoral roll may be called
To serve on a jury, people who come to visit Australia may be called
All of the above
Jury service is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.
Any Australian who is on the electoral roll may be called to serve on a jury.
Jury service helps to make sure that the court system is open and fair.
What should be the minimum age of a person to work in Centrelink?
20 years
18 years
21 years
23 years
If you are an Australian citizen, you can apply to join the Australian Public Service and work for the Australian Government, for example, in Centrelink, Medicare or the Australian Taxation Office.
Australian citizens also have the right to apply for a career in the Australian Defence Force (the Army, Navy and Air Force).
What course of action should you follow as an Australian citizen?
Serve on a jury if called to do so
Not defend Australia should the need arise
Not serve on a jury if called to do so
Not obey the law
As an Australian citizen you must:
obey the law
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
defend Australia should the need arise
serve on a jury if called to do so.
What responsibility do you have as an Australian citizen?
Obey the law
Defend Australia should the need arise
serve on a jury if called to do so
All of the above
As an Australian citizen you must:
obey the law
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
defend Australia should the need arise
serve on a jury if called to do so.
For which elections is it compulsory for an Australian citizen to exercise their voting rights?
State
Federal
All of the above
None of the above
Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll. Once you are on the electoral roll, voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections.
Voting in local government elections is not compulsory in some states.
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