Civics and Citizenship

What does the Australian constitution say about the practice of religion in Australia?

• The government will not promote or prioritize any one religion over others.

• That individuals or religious groups cannot push their religion onto other people.

• The government cannot restrict peoples' religious beliefs and practices.

• That religious institutions groups must allow for freedom of religious expression.

Which of the below are named in the Australian values statement that visa applicants are required to sign?

• Freedom of speech

• Equality

• Freedom of the individual

• Allegiance to the nation

What year did the Australian constitution establish the Australian Parliament?

• 2022

• 1901

• 2001

• 1961

Is Australia a representative democracy or a constitutional monarchy?

• Representative democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Australia is both

• Australia is neither

What is a representative democracy?

Answer explanation

A system in which people vote for candidates to represent them in a parliament.

The establishment of Australia’s system of government was influenced by

• No one influenced Australia's system of government

• Only the British Westminster system

• Only the United States Washington model

• Both the British Westminster system and the United States Washington model

What are the three levels of government within Australia?

• Federal, State, Home

• Global, National, Local

• Royal, Australian, State

• Federal, State, Local

The Australian Parliament has 4 main roles,

Name at least 1 of them

(a)  

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• The King or Queen has full control of the country

• The king or queen is the head of state and acts in accordance with a constitution.

• The King or Queen has no power whatsoever

• The Prime Minister controls the entire country.

What is the best definition of Civics?

• the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

• the study of the rights and responsibilities of the military.

• the study of the rights and responsibilities of journalists.