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90 questions · Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties practice questions

This part covers Australia’s parliamentary democracy and the rule of law, the freedoms Australians enjoy, and the responsibilities and privileges that come with citizenship. It explains why everyone, including people in authority, must obey the law.

What this topic covers

  • Parliamentary democracy and the rule of law
  • Living peacefully and respect for all individuals
  • Freedom of speech, expression, association and religion
  • Equality under the law
  • Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship
Study notes: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Sample questions with answers

  1. 1.What is the right to vote?

    • AOnly Australian citizens born in Australia have the right to vote
    • BAll people living in Australia aged 16 and over have the right to vote
    • COnly Australian citizens who own property have the right to vote
    • DAll Australian citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote
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    Answer: D. All Australian citizens aged 18 and over have the right to vote

    Voting is an important responsibility, right and privilege for all Australian citizens aged 18 years or over.

  2. 2.What is freedom of speech in Australia?

    • AOnly politicians and journalists can express their opinions
    • BYou can say anything you like, even if it breaks the law
    • CYou can express opinions only if the government agrees
    • DYou can express your opinions freely, but within the law
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    Answer: D. You can express your opinions freely, but within the law

    In Australia, you have the right to express your opinions freely, but this freedom is balanced with responsibilities and must be exercised within the law.

  3. 3.Australians can gather with others to protest. Which description of this right is correct?

    • AThe right to gather with others peacefully to express views
    • BThe right to gather with others and damage property to be heard
    • CThe right to refuse to pay tax as a way to protest a decision
    • DThe right to ignore any laws you disagree with during a protest
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    Answer: A. The right to gather with others peacefully to express views

    Australians can gather with others to protest against a government action or an organisation. Such gatherings must be peaceful and must not injure any person or damage property.

  4. 4.What is Australia’s system of government?

    • AAn absolute monarchy
    • BA military government
    • CA parliamentary democracy
    • DA religious government
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    Answer: C. A parliamentary democracy

    Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy.

  5. 5.What is freedom of religion in Australia?

    • AYou are free to practise any religion or no religion
    • BOnly Christianity may be practised in Australia
    • CEveryone must follow the religion of their parents
    • DOnly religions approved by the government are allowed
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    Answer: A. You are free to practise any religion or no religion

    In Australia, you are free to practise any religion or choose not to practise any religion, as long as it does not break the law.