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03/07/2026 You have 30 minutes to complete the quiz Generate Quiz 6A46690D0069C 1 / 30 In Australia, what are you allowed to do if you don’t agree with the government? Encourage others to break the law Peacefully protest against the actions of the government Make false allegations 2 / 30 In Australia, is there an official national religion? Yes No Not sure 3 / 30 Which of the following religious or cultural practice is against the law in Australia? Being married to one person Forced marriage Converting to another religion 4 / 30 In Australia, on what topics are people free to say and write what they think about? Any topic Any topic except politics Any topic except religions 5 / 30 In Australia, who is free to say and write what they think about any topic and to discuss their ideas with others? Only newspapers, television and radio outlets Only people who do not work for any newspapers, television or radio outlets Everybody 6 / 30 Which one of these is an example of Australian values? Racism Fairness Drinking 7 / 30 In Australia, who can vote at elections and stand for Parliament? Only men Both men and women Only men over 21 years of age 8 / 30 In Australia, what will you face if you break the law? Nothing Penalties A second chance 9 / 30 In Australia, who receives the same treatment as Christians? Only Buddhists Only Protestants People of all faiths 10 / 30 Which of these statements about freedom of association is correct? Individuals can be compelled to join certain religious organisation Australians can gather freely with others Australians cannot protest against a government action 11 / 30 What does compulsory voting show? The importance of participating in elections The importance of voting for the party in power The importance of having an opinion 12 / 30 What is Australia’s official national religion? Christian None Protestant 13 / 30 Which of these statements about equality in Australia is correct? There are no laws currently in Australia that protect a person from being treated differently from others Australian society values the equal rights of all people The law is applied in Australia so that people from different backgrounds are given preferential treatment, or discriminated against 14 / 30 In Australia, why is a woman able to apply for any job? Because her husband approves it Because she has a university degree Both men and women have equal access to education and employment 15 / 30 In Australia, who can join the Australian Defence Force and the police force? Both men and women Only men Only men over 21 years of age 16 / 30 How are Australians allowed to protest against the actions of the government? Peacefully Violently Democracy does not allow public protest 17 / 30 What does it mean that all protests must be within the law? They must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property Australians cannot protest against a government action They can damage property but must not injure any person 18 / 30 In Australia, who is above the law? Nobody The police The Prime Minister, Ministers and Members of Parliament 19 / 30 Which of these statements about religion in Australia is correct? Australians must follow a religion, as long as its practices do not break Australian laws Religious laws have a legal status in Australia The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs 20 / 30 Which of these statements best demonstrates Australian values about freedom of expression? People with different views from me need to keep quiet Everyone can peacefully express their opinions within the law Only approved topics can be discussed 21 / 30 Which of these statements about Australian values is correct? They define and shape our country They are not a reason why so many people want to become Australian citizens Australian citizenship is not really about living out these values in your everyday life 22 / 30 Which of these statements is an example of a lawful act in Australia? Meet with people in public or private places for social or political discussion Promote violence against a group of people from a different culture, ethnicity or religion Make false allegations and encourage others to break the law 23 / 30 What does Australian society value? Christians Discrimination Equal rights 24 / 30 Which of these statements about Australia’s system of government is correct? Voting is optional in Australia Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy Australian citizens are not involved in how the country is governed 25 / 30 Which of these statements about equality of men and women in Australia is correct? Only men have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters Physical violence against a spouse or partner is not a criminal offence in Australia Men and women should be provided equality of opportunity to pursue their goals and interests 26 / 30 How should people in Australia be able to express their ideas? Freely, even if it is against the law Only by writing to their Member of Parliament Freely, so long as it is within the law 27 / 30 When do you not have to follow Australian laws? You must always follow Australian laws If you are from a certain background or culture When no one is watching 28 / 30 In Australia, who are people free to discuss their ideas with? People from the same cultural or religious background People affiliated with the same political party Everybody 29 / 30 Why are Australians allowed to peacefully protest against the actions of the government? Because it is never acceptable to promote violence against another group of people Because tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy Because people are free to join any legal organisation 30 / 30 What do freedom of speech and freedom of expression allow? To express ideas freely, so long as it is within the law Freedom of vandalising public property Promote violence against another person or group of people Your score is 0% Restart quiz
