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Question 1 · Multiple choice
In the 1967 Referendum, more than 90 per cent of Australians voted 'Yes' to: A Make Canberra the national capital instead of Melbourne B Make voting compulsory C Allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census D Change the national anthem
Show answer Correct answer: C — Allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census
Why? In the 1967 Referendum, more than 90 per cent voted 'Yes' to allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
A community group tells a member he is not allowed to leave. Under Australian values: A He must stay for at least one year B He must get written permission from the police before he can leave C He must pay the group before leaving D He is free to leave; people cannot be forced to stay
Show answer Correct answer: D — He is free to leave; people cannot be forced to stay
Why? Individuals cannot be compelled to join an organisation or forced to leave it; joining and leaving are voluntary. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
Freedom of speech in Australia allows people to: A Say anything at all, even if it breaks the law B Speak only about approved topics C Force others to listen to their views D Say and write what they think and discuss ideas, within the law
Show answer Correct answer: D — Say and write what they think and discuss ideas, within the law
Why? Freedom of speech means people can say and write what they think and discuss their ideas, while obeying Australian laws. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
In 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation called: A The United Colonies of Oceania B The Dominion of New South Wales C The Republic of Australia D The Commonwealth of Australia
Show answer Correct answer: D — The Commonwealth of Australia
Why? In 1901 the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
What is a 'double majority' in a referendum? A A majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters nationally B Two-thirds of the members of both Houses of Parliament C A majority of voters in every single state D A majority of the High Court judges and of the Senate
Show answer Correct answer: A — A majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters nationally
Why? To change the Constitution, both a majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation must vote 'Yes'. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
What must every protest in Australia be? A Approved by a religious leader B Held only in Canberra C Peaceful and within the law D Supported by the government
Show answer Correct answer: C — Peaceful and within the law
Why? All protests must be within the law: they must be peaceful and must not injure people or damage property. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
Why does the Australian Constitution divide the power of government into three parts? A To make laws faster B To give the King more control over the daily work of the government C To save money on salaries D To stop one person or group from holding all the power
Show answer Correct answer: D — To stop one person or group from holding all the power
Why? Dividing power between the legislative, executive and judicial branches stops one person or group from holding all the power. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
Which national institutions were established at Federation in 1901? A The national parliament, the government and the High Court B The Australian Electoral Commission and the state police forces C The state police forces D Local councils and shires
Show answer Correct answer: A — The national parliament, the government and the High Court
Why? At Federation in 1901, the national parliament, government and High Court were established under the new Australian Constitution. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
Which is an example of freedom of expression? A Damaging public property to make a political point B Expressing views through art, film, music and literature C Refusing to obey a police officer D Using violence at a protest
Show answer Correct answer: B — Expressing views through art, film, music and literature
Why? Freedom of expression means people can express their views, including through art, film, music and literature. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
What is legislative power? A The power to put laws into practice B The power to interpret and apply laws in court C The power to collect taxes D The power to make and change laws
Show answer Correct answer: D — The power to make and change laws
Why? Legislative power is the power to make laws. Parliament has the power to make and change laws. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
What was Australia's population in 1901, according to Our Common Bond? A About forty million B About four hundred thousand C About four million D About one hundred million
Show answer Correct answer: C — About four million
Why? Australia's population was about four million in 1901. That figure did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
Do religious laws have legal status in Australia? A No B Yes, for members of that religion C Yes, if both people agree D Yes, in family matters
Show answer Correct answer: A — No
Why? Religious laws have no legal status in Australia. Australian law must be followed by everyone, including where it differs from religious laws. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
Are people in Australia free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion? A No, political meetings need a government permit B Only in private homes C Yes, they are free to do so D Only during election campaigns
Show answer Correct answer: C — Yes, they are free to do so
Why? People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
What is executive power? A The power to make laws B The power to decide if someone is guilty C The power to put laws into practice D The power to vote in elections
Show answer Correct answer: C — The power to put laws into practice
Why? Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
Why were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples left out of the 1901 population estimate? A They were only included in official estimates after the 1967 Referendum B They chose not to take part in counting C They were counted as part of Papua New Guinea D There was no estimate of population in 1901
Show answer Correct answer: A — They were only included in official estimates after the 1967 Referendum
Why? They were not included in official population estimates until after a Referendum in 1967. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
Which of these practices is against the law in Australia? A Following any religion B Polygamy (having more than one spouse at once) C Changing your religion D Choosing not to follow any religion at all, and saying so publicly
Show answer Correct answer: B — Polygamy (having more than one spouse at once)
Why? Polygamy and forced marriage are against the law in Australia and can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
Who is part of the Executive in Australia? A The Prime Minister, government ministers and the Governor-General B Judges and magistrates of the High Court and other courts C Members of a jury D The Australian Electoral Commission
Show answer Correct answer: A — The Prime Minister, government ministers and the Governor-General
Why? The Executive includes the Prime Minister, Australian government ministers and the Governor-General. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
During the first half of the 20th century, which migrants were actively encouraged to settle in Australia? A Chinese migrants B American migrants C Indian migrants D British migrants
Show answer Correct answer: D — British migrants
Why? In the first half of the 20th century there were programs to actively encourage British migrants to settle in Australia. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
While using freedom of speech and expression, what must people always do? A Obey the law and respect other people's freedoms B Ask permission from their local council before speaking in public C Use only English D Support the government's view
Show answer Correct answer: A — Obey the law and respect other people's freedoms
Why? At all times the laws of Australia must be obeyed, and other people's freedom of speech and expression must be respected. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
What is judicial power? A The power to make laws B The power to interpret and apply the law C The power to put laws into practice D The power to call an election whenever the government wants
Show answer Correct answer: B — The power to interpret and apply the law
Why? Judges have judicial power: the power to interpret and apply the law. Source
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