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DEFINITION: The ideas, customs and beliefs of a particular group of people.
Culture
Diversity
Rights
Values
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A cafe owner refuses to serve a disabled customer because "their wheelchair takes up too much space".
Lawful discrimination.
Unlawful discrimination.
3
Name the voting process to change the constitution?
Amendment
Federation
Referendum
Plebiscite
4
Which of these do state governments look after?
Police
Immigration
Hospitals
Trade
5
Which of these are considered current Australian values
Tolerance
Assimilation
To be religious
Egalitarianism
6
Which one of these does a local government NOT look after?
Garbage Collection
Pet Registration
Parks
Schools
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Which of these would be dealt with in a Civil trial?
Failing to honour a contract
Armed robbery
Assault
Driving under the influence of alcohol
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DEFINITION:
The commonly accepted principles and standards of behaviour in a society
Rights
Culture
Values
Justice
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What are the main principles behind using juries.
There aren't enough judges to handle all the different cases
The opinion of 12 people holds more weight than one judge
If you commit a crime against society, you should be judged by society.
It saves money by using citizens to help out
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Which of these is NOT an principle of Australia's justice system?
Juries deciding on guilt or innocence
The right for all citizens to enforce the law
The presumption of innocence
The right to a fair trial
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Jeremy is not allowed to work with children because he was once imprisoned for armed robbery.
Unlawful discrimination
Lawful discrimination
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Which one of these is NOT part of the Justice system
Parliament
Police
Prisons
Courts
13
The White Australia Policy was an assimilation policy.
True
False
14
How many people are normally in a jury?
12
6
10
8
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Government not interfering with the religious beliefs of citizens is based on the principle of...
Egalitarianism
Anti-discrimination
Secularism
Freedom of speech
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Australia Day is currently held on the anniversary of...
Australia's Federation
Captain Cook discovering Australia
The landing of the First Fleet
The Apology to the Stolen Generations
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Which of these are RESPONSIBILITIES of Australian citizens
To obey all laws
To be a member of a political party
To vote in elections
To become a member of parliament
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Which of these does the Federal government look after
Taxes
Libraries
Defence/Army
Police
19
Who/what determines the roles and responsibilities of each level of Government?
The Prime Minister
The Constitution
Voters
The levels of government negotiate it with each other
20
Which of these are RIGHTS of Australian citizenship
A fair trial if charged with a crime
Freedom to follow any religion (or no religion)
To complete a census every 5 years
To pay income taxes
21
The head of a state government is known as a...
Mayor
Prime Minister
Senator
Premier
22
What was the purpose of the 1967 referendum?
To apologise to Indigenous Australians for the Stolen Generations
To give stolen land back to Indigenous Australians.
To identify Indigenous Australians as the original inhabitants of Australia
To recognise Indigenous Australians as citizens in the census.
23
What alternative name is often given to Australia Day by Indigenous Rights Groups
Discrimination Day
Sorry Day
Invasion Day
Reconciliation Day
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DEFINITION:
The belief that all people are equal and should have the same rights and opportunities
Secularism
Citizenship
Egalitarianism
Freedom
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Which of these are requirements for migrants wanting to become an Australian citizen
Speak fluent English
Pass the Citizenship Test
A University or TAFE degree
Reside in Australia for 4 years
