Year 8 Civics & Citizenship MCQ Revision

The principle that no person is above the law, regardless of their wealth or status, is best known as:

• parliamentary sovereignty

• the rule of law

• democratic mandate

• constitutional power

How does the Constitution ensure politicians are regularly held accountable by citizens?

• By guaranteeing a trial by jury.

• By limiting parliamentary terms to three years.

• By ensuring the courts are independent.

• By protecting freedom of religion.

The five specific rights written into the Constitution that require a referendum to be changed are called:

• implied rights

• common law rights

• express rights

• legislative rights

A person is accused of a serious crime under a Commonwealth law. What right is guaranteed to them under section 80 of the Constitution?

• A trial by a judge alone

• The right to remain silent

• Compensation from the government

• A trial by jury

If the government needs to acquire private land to build a new railway, what does the Constitution guarantee the owner?

• A replacement property of equal value

• A public apology for the inconvenience

• A fair price for that property

• The right to refuse the acquisition

A doctor qualified in Victoria moves to Western Australia. The WA government cannot stop her from working just because she is from another state. This is protected by:

• freedom of religion

• interstate trade and commerce

• residential non-discrimination

• the right to a trial by jury

A state government tries to tax all goods transported from a neighbouring state. Why is this unconstitutional?

• It discriminates against residents of another state.

• It interferes with free trade between states.

• It is a matter for the Commonwealth government.

• It breaches the right to freedom of movement.

A cafe owner refuses to serve someone because of their religion. This action is illegal under:

• freedom of religion

• freedom of speech

• anti-discrimination legislation

• the law of obscenity

Which of the following is a personal characteristic protected from discrimination by law?

• Political opinion

• Personal wealth

• Age

• Level of education

A company advertises for a carpenter and specifies that only male applicants will be considered. This is an example of illegal discrimination based on:

• gender

• age

• race

• physical features