Citizenship Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document outlines the fundamental law of Australia, including the structure of government?
- The Bill of Rights
- The Australian Constitution (Correct answer)
- The Magna Carta
- The Declaration of Independence
Correct answer: The Australian Constitution
The Australian Constitution, which came into effect on 1 January 1901, is the fundamental law governing Australia.
Question 2: In Australia, which principle ensures that no person or group is above the law?
- Parliamentary sovereignty
- The rule of law (Correct answer)
- Ministerial responsibility
- Judicial review
Correct answer: The rule of law
The rule of law means that every person, including government officials, is subject to and accountable under the law.
Question 3: What is the term for the right of Australians to challenge unfair government decisions in court?
- Habeas corpus
- Judicial review (Correct answer)
- Separation of powers
- Due process
Correct answer: Judicial review
Judicial review allows courts to examine and, if necessary, invalidate government decisions that are unlawful.
Question 4: Freedom of religion in Australia means that:
- The government selects an official state religion
- Citizens must follow the majority religion
- People are free to follow any religion or no religion (Correct answer)
- Religious laws override civil laws
Correct answer: People are free to follow any religion or no religion
Australia's freedom of religion protects every person's right to practise any faith or to hold no religious beliefs at all.
Question 5: Which body in Australia is responsible for making federal laws?
- The High Court
- The Federal Police
- The Australian Public Service
- The Parliament of Australia (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The Parliament of Australia
The Parliament of Australia, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, is the federal law-making body.
Question 6: What does 'freedom of association' allow Australians to do?
- Freely travel overseas without a passport
- Form or join any political party or group (Correct answer)
- Avoid paying taxes by choice
- Refuse jury duty without penalty
Correct answer: Form or join any political party or group
Freedom of association allows Australians to form and join groups, clubs, political parties, and trade unions.
Question 7: In Australia's democratic system, how are members of the House of Representatives chosen?
- Appointed by the Prime Minister
- Elected by citizens in their electorate (Correct answer)
- Selected by State Parliaments
- Appointed by the Governor-General
Correct answer: Elected by citizens in their electorate
Members of the House of Representatives are elected by Australian citizens in their local electoral division.
Citizenship Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties 2
Which document outlines the fundamental law of Australia, including the structure of government?