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Laws

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 27mins

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Class
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1.

The law prescribes standards of conduct regarding:

a)

Ethical behavior

b)

Financial reporting

c)

Environmental regulations

d)

All of the above

2.

What are legal rules?

a)

Guidelines of lawful behaviour that promote and maintain social harmony.

b)

Suggestions for personal conduct.

c)

Unwritten societal norms.

d)

Personal opinions of judges.

3.

What can a court impose when a legal rule is broken?

a)

A) A reward

b)

B) A legal consequence

c)

C) A vacation

d)

D) A promotion

4.

What is a characteristic of non-legal rules?

a)

They can be enforced by courts

b)

They have legal force

c)

They cannot be enforced by courts

d)

They are made by the government.

5.

Explain who can make non-legal rules and give an example of such a rule.

a)

Only government officials can make non-legal rules.

b)

Non-legal rules can be made by individuals, organizations, or communities.

c)

Non-legal rules are exclusively made by international bodies.

d)

Non-legal rules are made by legal authorities only.

6.

Explain the role of legal and non-legal rules in regulating human behaviour to achieve social cohesion.

a)

Legal and non-legal rules are essential for maintaining order and harmony in society.

b)

Legal rules are more important than non-legal rules in achieving social cohesion.

c)

Non-legal rules are more flexible and adaptable than legal rules.

d)

Both legal and non-legal rules play a crucial role in regulating behaviour and achieving social cohesion.

7.

What is an example of political values?

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8.

What is an example of social values?

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9.

What is an example of moral values?

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10.

What is an example of economic values?

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11.

What is an example of religious values?

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12.

Laws are necessary for social cohesion because they:

a)

Provide guidelines for behavior and resolve disputes

b)

Are optional and can be ignored

c)

Only benefit the government

d)

Are only applicable to criminals

13.

What do laws set and prescribe?

a)

Acceptable standards of behaviour

b)

Legal consequences for breaching them

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above.

14.

Laws are necessary for social cohesion because:

a)

they provide a framework for acceptable behavior

b)

they restrict personal freedoms

c)

they are only needed in large societies

d)

they are created by governments

15.

What is a sanction and give an example of how it impacts on the growth and development of children, families and Community?

a)

A sanction is a penalty imposed for breaking a law or rule, and it can hinder the growth and development of children, families, and communities by limiting resources and opportunities.

b)

A sanction is a reward given for good behavior, and it promotes the growth and development of children, families, and communities by providing additional resources.

c)

A sanction is a type of educational program that supports the growth and development of children, families, and communities.

d)

A sanction is a community event that celebrates cultural diversity and enhances the growth and development of children, families, and communities.

16.

Social cohesion refers to:

a)

the bonds that bring society together

b)

the economic stability of a country

c)

the political structure of a government

d)

the technological advancement of a society

17.

Fill in the blank: A socially cohesive society is one which works towards the well-being of all its members, fights exclusion and marginalisation, creates a sense of belonging, and promotes ____.

a)

trust.

b)

division.

c)

isolation.

d)

conflict.

18.

Compared to other countries, Australia demonstrates social cohesion through:

a)

its multicultural policies and inclusive society.

b)

its strict immigration laws.

c)

its economic policies.

d)

its geographical isolation.

19.

Challenges in maintaining social cohesion in Australia include:

a)

Economic disparities

b)

Cultural diversity

c)

Political polarization

d)

All of the above

20.

What do local governments understand better than any other level of government?

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21.

Local governments oversee outcomes that affect social cohesion. Which of the following is one such outcome?

a)

Public safety and law enforcement

b)

International trade agreements

c)

Space exploration

d)

Monetary policy

22.

During the Covid crisis, what did the local government do to ensure the safety and economic growth of W.A.?

a)

Implemented strict lockdown measures and provided financial support to businesses

b)

Did nothing and let the situation unfold naturally

c)

Focused only on economic growth, ignoring safety measures

d)

Relied solely on federal government interventions

23.

Social Cohesion is important to children, families, and communities because it:

a)

promotes a sense of belonging and trust

b)

increases individual wealth

c)

focuses solely on economic growth

d)

encourages competition among community members