In Australia, there is a spirit of ‘mateship’. This means we help and receive help from each other in times of need. A mate is often a friend, but can also be a total stranger. A mate might take a meal to an elderly neighbour, drive a friend to a medical appointment or visit someone who is lonely.
Who, among the following, is an authority for creating new laws or amending existing laws to govern Australia?
King
Parliament
Governor-General
Queen of Australia
Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy. This means that all Australians are involved in how the country is governed. The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens regularly vote for people to represent them in parliament. Only parliament has the power to make and change the laws that govern the country.
What are the responsibilities that automatically fall on you when you are an Australian citizen?
Obey the law
Vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
Defend Australia should the need arise
All of the above
Responsibilities
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 is the name of the capital city of Victoria (Vic.)?
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
Adelaide
Victoria is the smallest of the mainland states. Many fine buildings in Victoria were built from the wealth created by the gold rush of the 1850s. Victoria’s capital city is Melbourne.
Which is the smallest state in Australia?
Western Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by Bass Strait. Much of the island has unspoilt wilderness landscapes. Tasmania’s capital city is Hobart.
Among other rights, do Australian citizens also have the right to apply for careers in the Australian Defence Forces, such as the Army, Navy, and Air Force?
Yes
No
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).
Use the correct word from the given options to fill the blank: It is mandatory for all the Australians to _________ law, whether federal, state or territorial?
Obey
Not Obey
Sometimes
Not mentioned 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.
Because of a democratic government, citizens of Australia enjoy equal rights; none have any special rights or are above the law.
Yes
No
All Australians are equal under the law and no person or group is above the law. This is called the ‘rule of law’. People who hold positions of power in the Australian community must obey Australia’s laws. This includes government, community and religious leaders, as well as businesspeople and the police.
What is the capital city of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)?
Perth
Brisbane
Darwin
Canberra
The Australian Capital Territory is situated between Sydney and Melbourne. It is the site of the nation’s capital city, Canberra. Canberra is home to important national institutions, such as Parliament House and the High Court of Australia.
All citizens are equal in the eyes of the law, and none enjoys any special privileges according to the Australian Constitution. What are your thoughts on this system?
Lawlessness
Disorganization
The rule of law
None of the above
All Australians are equal under the law and no person or group is above the law. This is called the ‘rule of law’. People who hold positions of power in the Australian community must obey Australia’s laws. This includes government, community and religious leaders, as well as businesspeople and the police.
What is the capital city of Tasmania (Tas.)?
Perth
Brisbane
Hobart
Adelaide
Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by Bass Strait. Much of the island has unspoilt wilderness landscapes. Tasmania’s capital city is Hobart.
What is the name of the capital city of Northern Territory (NT)?
Darwin
Canberra
Adelaide
Hobart
The Northern Territory has the tropics in the north and red desert soil in the south. Most of its small population live in the capital city, Darwin, and along the main highway between Darwin and Alice Springs, which is the main town near the centre of Australia.
Voting is not compulsory in a few local government elections in some of the Australian states.
Yes
No
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.
Besides exercising voting rights, what other responsibilities and privileges should an Australian citizen embrace?
Religious right
Responsibility
All of the above
None of the above
Responsibilities
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.
Australian citizens are free to follow, obey, and share their beliefs, religions, and traditions as long as they do not break Australian laws.
Australian laws
British laws
All of the above
None of the above
In our democratic society, we are all free to follow and share these beliefs and traditions as long as they do not break Australian laws.
What is the name of the capital city of South Australia (SA)?
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Brisbane
South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions. Adelaide, the capital city, has many examples of fine colonial architecture.
What is the name of the capital city of Queensland (Qld)?
Hobart
Adelaide
Perth
Brisbane
Queensland is the second largest state. It has the Torres Strait Islands in the north, tropical rainforests, temperate coastal areas and an often dry inland. The world famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast. Queensland’s capital city is Brisbane.
To whom do the parliamentary representatives in Australian democracy have a responsibility to answer?
Queen
British People
Australian People
King
In a parliamentary democracy, the representatives in parliament must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make.
What is the capital city of Western Australia (WA)?
Sydney
Perth
Melbourne
Brisbane
Western Australia is the largest state. The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area. The state is home to many large mining projects. About three-quarters of the state’s population lives in Perth, the capital city.
What is the capital city of New South Wales (NSW)?
Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city. Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and Opera House are national icons.
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