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Question 1 · Multiple choice
Who must enrol to vote in federal, state and territory elections and referendums? A All residents aged 16 or over, citizens or not B Only citizens who pay tax C Australian citizens aged 18 years or over D Only citizens living in capital cities
Show answer Correct answer: C — Australian citizens aged 18 years or over
Why? Citizens aged 18 years or over must enrol to vote in federal, state and territory elections and referendums. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
Who were the first inhabitants of Australia? A British convicts and free settlers B Dutch and Portuguese sailors C Chinese gold miners who arrived in the 1850s D Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Show answer Correct answer: D — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Why? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were Australia's first inhabitants. Europeans arrived much later, from 1788. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
Australian values are based on: A Wealth, family name and the social class a person is born into B Obedience to religious leaders C Freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity D Loyalty to a single political party
Show answer Correct answer: C — Freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity
Why? Our Common Bond says Australian values based on freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity keep the community secure, prosperous and peaceful. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
What is Australia's system of government? A A parliamentary democracy B An absolute monarchy ruled by the King C A one-party state D A military government
Show answer Correct answer: A — A parliamentary democracy
Why? Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy: citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
What happens if you are not correctly enrolled to vote? A You can vote at any polling place anyway B Your vote is counted twice C Your vote goes to the largest party D You are not able to vote in the election
Show answer Correct answer: D — You are not able to vote in the election
Why? If you are not correctly enrolled, you are not able to vote in an election. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
Which statement about the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is correct? A They began only after European settlement started in 1788 B They are the oldest continuous cultures in the world C They all share one single language D They are no longer part of national identity
Show answer Correct answer: B — They are the oldest continuous cultures in the world
Why? Our Common Bond describes Indigenous cultures as the oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world, and as diverse and an important part of national identity. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
Do Australian laws apply to all people in Australia, whatever their background or culture? A No, people may follow the laws of their home country B Yes, everyone must follow Australian laws C Only citizens must follow them D Only people born in Australia must follow them
Show answer Correct answer: B — Yes, everyone must follow Australian laws
Why? Australian laws apply to all people in Australia, regardless of background or culture. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
In Australia's parliamentary democracy, where does the power of the government come from? A From the leaders of the largest religions in the country B From the King, who chooses all members of parliament C From the Australian people, who vote for representatives D From the High Court judges
Show answer Correct answer: C — From the Australian people, who vote for representatives
Why? The power of the government comes from the Australian people because citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
Which agency conducts federal elections and referendums and keeps the Commonwealth electoral roll? A The Australian Taxation Office B The Department of Home Affairs, which runs citizenship C The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) D The High Court of Australia
Show answer Correct answer: C — The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
Why? The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the electoral roll. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
Where are Torres Strait Islander people originally from? A The island state of Tasmania B The deserts of central Australia C Islands between the tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea D The south-west corner of Western Australia, near Perth
Show answer Correct answer: C — Islands between the tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea
Why? Torres Strait Islander people come from the islands between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
Which statement about the Australian Electoral Commission is correct? A It is independent of the government B It is run by the political party in power C It is part of the High Court D It is controlled by the Prime Minister
Show answer Correct answer: A — It is independent of the government
Why? The AEC is independent of the government: political parties and people in government cannot influence its decisions. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
Under the Rule of Law in Australia: A Leaders can ignore laws they disagree with if they hold public office B Laws apply only when police are watching C All Australians are equal in relation to the law D Wealthy people can pay to avoid laws
Show answer Correct answer: C — All Australians are equal in relation to the law
Why? Under the Rule of Law, all Australians are equal in relation to the law and no person or group is above it. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
Historically, Aboriginal people are from: A Mainland Australia and Tasmania B Only the Torres Strait Islands C Only the Northern Territory D New Zealand and the Pacific islands
Show answer Correct answer: A — Mainland Australia and Tasmania
Why? Historically, Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania; Torres Strait Islander people are from the Torres Strait islands. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
How must representatives in parliament answer to the people for their decisions? A Through the courts only B Through a royal decree C They do not have to answer to anyone D Through elections
Show answer Correct answer: D — Through elections
Why? Representatives in parliament must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
What is a secret ballot? A Voting by raising your hand in public B Voting privately, so no one knows how you voted unless you tell them C Voting in a way that only members of parliament are allowed to see D Voting done on behalf of your family
Show answer Correct answer: B — Voting privately, so no one knows how you voted unless you tell them
Why? With a secret ballot, no one is allowed to know whom you voted for unless you choose to tell them, so you are free and safe to vote. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
According to the archaeological record, when did Aboriginal peoples arrive in Australia? A About 2,000 years ago B Between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago C In the 1500s D Shortly before the First Fleet arrived
Show answer Correct answer: B — Between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago
Why? The archaeological record shows Aboriginal peoples arrived between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago. Their own creation stories begin with the beginning of time. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
Ahmed finds an empty street at night with a red traffic light. What do Australian values expect him to do? A Drive through because no one can see him B Drive through the red light if he is in a hurry to get home C Ignore traffic lights after dark D Obey the law and wait, even if no one is watching
Show answer Correct answer: D — Obey the law and wait, even if no one is watching
Why? Our Common Bond says you should follow the law even if no one is watching. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
What may happen if you do not vote in an election and have no good reason? A You lose your citizenship B You are sent to prison automatically C You may have to pay a fine D Nothing at all
Show answer Correct answer: C — You may have to pay a fine
Why? If you do not vote and do not have a good reason, you may have to pay a fine. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples express their deep connection with the land? A Mainly through written law codes B Through national sporting competitions C Through their stories, art and dance D Only through religious buildings
Show answer Correct answer: C — Through their stories, art and dance
Why? Their deep connection with the land is expressed in stories, art and dance, guided by age-old beliefs and traditions. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
What does the Rule of Law mean? A No person, group or religious rule is above the law B The Prime Minister can change any law alone C Laws apply only to people born in Australia D Religious leaders decide which laws apply
Show answer Correct answer: A — No person, group or religious rule is above the law
Why? Under the Rule of Law, all Australians are equal under the law and no person, group or religious rule is above it. Source
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