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Question 1 of 21

What do you pledge at the citizenship ceremony?

To follow only federal laws
To share Australia’s democratic beliefs and respect its rights and liberties

Explanation:

"At the citizenship ceremony, you pledge to share Australia’s democratic beliefs and respect its rights and liberties."
To learn the history of Australia
To promote Australian culture

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Question 2 of 21

What is important for all Australian citizens to understand?

Australia’s geography
Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights, and liberties

Explanation:

"It is important for all Australian citizens to understand the country’s democratic beliefs, rights, and liberties."
Australia’s economic system
Australia’s cultural traditions

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Question 3 of 21

Which of these statements about Australia’s system of government is correct?

The King of Australia chooses people to form the Australian Parliament.
The government is elected by the people.

Explanation:

"Australia's democratic system ensures that the government is chosen through elections by the people."
The Prime Minister chooses our Members of Parliament.
Members of Parliament appoint themselves.

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Question 4 of 21

Why do representatives in the Australian parliament need to answer to the people?

Because they are elected by the people

Explanation:

"Representatives in the Australian Parliament are chosen through elections, and they are accountable to the people who elected them."
Because the Constitution requires it
To gain approval for all decisions
To follow royal decrees

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Question 5 of 21

What must parliamentary representatives do as part of their role?

Follow the orders of the Prime Minister
Answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make

Explanation:

"The representatives in parliament must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make."
Ignore public opinions
Make decisions without consultation

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Question 6 of 21

How do Australian citizens participate in their parliamentary democracy?

By writing laws
By attending parliament sessions
By voting for parliamentary representatives

Explanation:

"As part of the parliamentary democracy, the power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament."
By nominating ministers

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Question 7 of 21

Where does the power of the Australian government come from?

The Australian people

Explanation:

"The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament."
The Constitution
The Governor-General
The Prime Minister

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Question 8 of 21

What is a parliamentary democracy?

A system where the government controls all decisions
A system where citizens vote for representatives to make decisions on their behalf

Explanation:

"A parliamentary democracy is a system of government where citizens vote for representatives to make decisions on their behalf. "
A system where the people have no power
A system where decisions are made by the monarchy

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Question 9 of 21

What type of government system does Australia have?

Parliamentary democracy

Explanation:

"Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy."
Constitutional monarchy
Federal republic
Presidential democracy

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Question 10 of 21

What is the political system in Australia?

Dictatorship
Democracy

Explanation:

"Australia follows a democratic political system, where representatives are elected by the people."
Autocracy
None of the above

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Question 11 of 21

Who should follow Australian law?

Only government leaders
Only community and religious leaders
Everyone, including the government, community, religious leaders, business people, and police

Explanation:

"Everyone should follow the Australian Law. This includes government, community, and religious leaders, as well as business people and the police."
Only business people and police

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Question 12 of 21

Do people who hold positions of power in Australia have to obey the law?

Yes, they must obey the law like everyone else

Explanation:

"People in positions of power in Australia must obey the law, just like every other citizen."
No, they can ignore the law
Yes, but only in certain situations
No, they make their own laws

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Question 13 of 21

According to the Rule of Law, who is above the law in Australia?

Military personnel
Elected representatives
No one

Explanation:

"Everyone, including people who hold positions of power in the Australian community, must obey Australia’s laws."
Public employees

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Question 14 of 21

What does the Rule of Law mean in Australia?

No person, group, or religious rule is above the law.

Explanation:

"The Rule of Law means that no person, group, or religious rule is above the law."
Only powerful leaders must obey the law.
Laws apply only to government officials.
The police enforce laws selectively.

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Question 15 of 21

In Australia, who is equal under the law?

Only Australian citizens
People with higher education
All individuals, regardless of their background

Explanation:

"All individuals, regardless of their background, are equal under the law."
Only people in government positions

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Question 16 of 21

What do Australians reject as a way to change a person’s mind or the law?

Violence

Explanation:

"Australians reject violence as a way to change a person’s mind or the law."
Public discussions
Democratic elections
Writing petitions

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Question 17 of 21

How do Australians believe change should occur?

Through international opinions
Through violent protests
Through unilateral decisions by leaders
Through discussion and democratic processes

Explanation:

"Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process."

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Question 18 of 21

What aspects of their country are Australians proud of?

Living in a peaceful country with a stable government

Explanation:

"Australians are proud of living in a peaceful country with a stable government. This stability ensures a high quality of life, safety, and the ability to enjoy freedoms such as speech, religion, and association. "
Having a large population
Being a global superpower
Living in a monarchy

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Question 19 of 21

Does sexual orientation affect how Australians are expected to treat each other under the law?

Yes, it defines certain legal exceptions
No, everyone is treated with dignity and respect under Australian law

Explanation:

"All Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth, or religion."
No, but only in specific circumstances
Yes, it overrides other legal principles

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Question 20 of 21

What are Australians expected to do under their democratic system?

Ignore differences among individuals
Follow only their own cultural rules
Treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of differences

Explanation:

"All Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion."
Only focus on wealth and power

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Question 21 of 21

What principle is Australia’s democratic system based on?

Every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law

Explanation:

"Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law."
Wealth and economic stability
Leadership by government officials only
Decisions made based on heritage alone

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