Freedom of speech allows you to:

publicly express opinions without government restraint or interference

Most people in Australia are citizens because:

they were born in Australia or became naturalised

Which are four key democratic values in Australia?

respect, equality, fairness, freedom

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1
It is illegal to lobby in Australia.
True
False
2
How often do elections occur for the House of Representatives
Every 10 years
Every 2 years
Every 6 years
Every 3 years
3
One responsibility of voting is that citizens must:
Be informed
Get their name on the electoral roll
Turn up to vote
All of the above
4
People who are involved in direct action try to negotiate a solution?
False
True
5
Democracy is a form of government that.....
allows people to vote for their preferred political representative
represents the will of the people
A and B only
only respects the rights of citizens
6
Freedom of speech allows you to:
publicly harrass people
say whatever you, whenever you want.
publicly express opinions without government restraint or interference
use media to discriminate against others
7
Most people in Australia are citizens because:
they own a passport
they were born in Australia or became naturalised
they know Australian history
they paid money to the government
8
Which are four key democratic values in Australia?
Innovation, respect, fairness, sharing
freedom, respect, creativity, equality
respect, equality, fairness, freedom
honesty, punctuality, fairness, freedom
9
What do lobby groups do?
try to change laws that oppose their cause
represent a group of people who are interested in the cause
All of the above
try to have laws passed that support their cause
10
Violence is an acceptable technique used in direct action?
True
False
11
The term 'direct action' refers to actions that people can participate in themselves to influence changes in society.
False
True
12
Religious freedom has limits. Which of the following has priority?
Government's choice of acceptable religions
Australian laws
Religious laws
Celebrating religious holidays
13
Lobby groups often use the media to sway political decisions.
True
False
14
How old does a person need to be able to vote?
18 years old
30 years old
16 years old
21 years old
15
What is one way that you could participate in a democracy?
Take hostages
get into a fight
protest in a march
Go back to bed
16
Activities such as protests, marches, petitions and strikes are part of what?
Management
Causing trouble in society
Direct action
Voting
17
What is NOT a form of direct action?
Watching the news
marches
protests
strikes
18
Laws may restrict EVERYONE'S freedoms if their actions are harmful or illegal.
False
True

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