Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
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- In a parliamentary democracy, where does the government’s power come from?
- How do representatives in parliament answer to the people for their decisions?
- What does the Rule of Law mean?
- How do Australians believe change should happen?
- Australia’s democratic system is based on what principle about individuals?
- What does freedom of speech mean?
- Which of these is an example of freedom of expression?
- What can people do under freedom of speech, as long as they obey the law?
- What is freedom of association?
- Which group may a person freely join under freedom of association?
- What must be true of a gathering to protest against a government action?
- What does it mean that the Australian government is secular?
- Which statement about religion in Australia is correct?
- What happens when an Australian law conflicts with a religious practice?
- What does Australian law say about discrimination based on gender?
- What does a ‘fair go’ mean in Australia?
- Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens?
- Which of these is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
- Is service in the Australian Defence Force required of all citizens?
- What is the minimum age to vote in Australian federal elections?
- What is a referendum?
- In which elections might voting not be compulsory in some states?
- What does a jury do?
- Which citizens can be called to serve on a jury?
- Who can seek election to parliament?
- What can an Australian citizen do when they travel overseas and return home?
- Who can an Australian citizen ask for help when in trouble overseas?
- What can an Australian citizen apply for on behalf of a child born overseas?
- Which Defence Force branches can citizens apply to join?
- Which organisation collects income tax in Australia?
- Which services are paid for with taxes?
- Which of these is a way for citizens to take an active part in Australian society?
- Under the Rule of Law, police and government leaders must also obey Australia's laws.
- Voting in federal and state or territory elections is compulsory in Australia.
- A person can be forced to join a trade union.
- Australians accept violence as a way to change the law.
- Paying tax is optional for people who earn money in Australia.