Simulation tests
Test Result: FAILED
Mandatory Questions: Failed - You did not answer all of the Australian Values questions correctly - 0 correct answers out of 5
Your Overall Score: 0% including mandatory questions (the pass mark is 75%)
Your time: 45 minutes 00 seconds (the official test allows 45 minutes)
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have age-old beliefs and traditions that still guide them today
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In Australia, each state and mainland territory has its own capital
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In the Torres Strait Islander Flag, what does the white dancer's headdress represent?
- The island groups in the Torres Strait
- A symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders
This is the right answer (See chapter-1 page-14 – click here) - Peace
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Which of these statements about Australia is correct?
- Australia is a peaceful country
This is the right answer (See chapter-2 page-18 – click here) - Not all Australians are equal under the law
- Australia has an unstable system of government
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Which of these statements about Australian citizenship is correct?
- As an Australian you do not have to obey the laws of Australia
- When you become an Australian citizen, you will have additional responsibilities and privileges
This is the right answer (See chapter-2 page-20 – click here) - As an Australian you can only vote in federal elections
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As a citizen, it is not compulsory to vote in federal and state or territory elections
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What was the system of government in Australia before 1901?
- Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies
This is the right answer (See chapter-3 page-25 – click here) - Australia was made up of six separate British colonies directly governed by the British government
- The colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia
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What is executive power?
- The power to put the laws into practice
This is the right answer (See chapter-3 page-26 – click here) - The power to make and change the laws
- The power to interpret and apply the law
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Who starts the process for a federal election?
- The Prime Minister
- The Governor-General
This is the right answer (See chapter-3 page-27 – click here) - The Parliament
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What is the name of an elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament?
- Senator
This is the right answer (See chapter-3 page-27 – click here) - Member of Parliament
- Government Minister
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How many senators are there in total in the Australian Parliament?
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In Australian politics, who are the "independents"?
- Members of a political party
- Members of parliament who can pass any law independently
- Members of parliament who do not belong to any political party
This is the right answer (See chapter-3 page-30 – click here)
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In the Australian government, who can propose to introduce a new law or change an exisiting one?
- Only the Prime Minister
- A member of the Australian Parliament
This is the right answer (See chapter-3 page-30 – click here) - Only the Governor
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In Australia, who maintains peace and order in the community?
- The police
This is the right answer (See chapter-3 page-31 – click here) - Judges
- Mayors
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In Australia, who controls road and traffic rules?
- The Federal Government
- Local governments
- State and territory governments
This is the right answer (See chapter-3 page-32 – click here)
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What do freedom of speech and freedom of expression allow?
Australian Values
- To express ideas freely, so long as it is within the law
This is the right answer (See chapter-4 page-35 – click here) - Freedom of vandalising public property
- Promote violence against another person or group of people
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What does freedom of speech and expression allow?
Australian Values
- To say and write what you think
This is the right answer (See chapter-4 page-35 – click here) - To say, but not write, what you think
- To say and write what you think, but only on authorised topics
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Which of these statements about freedom of association is correct?
Australian Values
- Individuals can be compelled to join certain religious organisation
- Australians can gather freely with others
This is the right answer (See chapter-4 page-35 – click here) - Australians cannot protest against a government action
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What opportunity does Australian citizenship give you?
Australian Values
- To travel the world for one year ("gap year") at the expense of the Australian consulates and embassies
- To fully participate in our nation’s life and community
This is the right answer (See chapter-4 page-38 – click here) - To receive a free house in the state or territory of your choice
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Which of these statements about loyalty to Australia is correct?
Australian Values
- Australian citizens may also hold the citizenship of another country or countries if the laws of those countries allow
This is the right answer (See chapter-4 page-38 – click here) - It’s illegal for Australians to be involved in any sexual activity with a child under 16 years of age, unless it occurs overseas
- If a person is also a citizen of another country, an Australian citizen within Australia does not have to follow all Australian laws at all times while in Australia
