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Australian Citizenship Trivia Night 31!
Australian Citizenship Trivia Night 31!
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Revision, Australian history, politics, Freedoms
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1
In Australia we have the responsibility to protect each other. What might this involve?
Forming neighbourhood vigilante groups to combat crime
Report friends planning serious crimes to Australian government authorities
Take matters into your own hands if you need to
2
When can the Governor-General use 'reserve powers'?
At all times
Only during an election year
Only in special circumstances
3
Who is Australia's Head of State?
The Queen
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
4
Which statement best describes marriage rights in Australia?
I can marry more than one person at the same time if my spouse consents
Only one person in the couple has to give consent to marry
Marriage is between a man and a woman
Two people can freely marry each other, including two men or two women
5
Who performs a Welcome to Country?
An important local leader including MPs and celebrities
An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region
An MC at the event
6
Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
Men and women are treated equally in a court of law
Australians are free to not follow a religion
People can peacefully protest against government decisions
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What should you NOT do if you disagree with a government decision?
Protest publicly and vandalise property
Show your disagreement in the next election when you vote
Join a peaceful protest
8
What is the name of a proposal to make a law in parliament?
Debate
Royal Assent
Bill
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What is NOT a responsibility as an Australian citizen?
Defend Australia should the need arise
Obey the law
Get a passport
10
Which state or territory does this flag represent?
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
11
In each state there is a Governor who represents the Queen.
True
False
12
What stance should the Governor-General take when carrying out their duties?
Neutral
They should support the ruling party's position
They should support the Opposition party's position
13
Which of these are NOT a responsibility of an Australian citizen?
You must do volunteer work
You must defend Australian should the need arise
You must obey the law
14
What is the independent Commission which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches?
National Rights Investigative Bureau
Anti-discrimination Australia
Australian Human Rights Commission
15
True or false: The children of Australian citizens can be registered as citizens by descent
True
False
16
Who was the first governor of the colony of New South Wales?
Governor Lachlan Macquarie
Captain Cook
Captain Arthur Phillip
17
Who appoints judges and magistrates?
The police
The government
The Governor General
18
In Australia, what turns a bill into law?
The signature of the Queen
The signature of the Governor-General
The signature of the Prime Minister
19
Why did the British government decide to colonise Australia?
There was a food shortage in Britain
Harsh laws meant British prisons couldn't hold all the people imprisoned
They wanted a better life for prisoners
20
Where there is a conflict between Australian law and a religious practice what should you do?
Follow the law/teaching most important to you
Follow Australian law
Follow religious teachings/practice
21
Which is an alternate name for the Senate?
Middle House
Upper House
Lower House
22
What does Freedom of Expression mean?
You can express your views through art, film, music and literature
You are allowed to follow any religion you want
You are allowed to say and write what you think without harming others
23
What does a jury have the power to do?
Decide if a defendant is guilty of breaking the law
Decide the punishment for offenders
Change laws
24
Who does a Member of Parliament (MP) represent?
Their state
The Australian people
The people in their electorate
25
What is the name of a leader of a state government?
Governor
Chief Minister
Premier
26
How did Australia emerge as a nation?
Through revolution
Through negotiation and referendum
Through violence and bloodshed
27
What does Freedom of Association mean?
You must join social and political groups
You have the right to form and join associations to pursue common goals
You can say whatever you like as long as you're not promoting violence
28
Which statement about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is most correct?
They have the oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world
They have been in Australia for approximately 20,000 years
They migrated to Australia by boat shortly before the First Fleet arrived
29
How old do you need to be to serve on a jury?
21
18
30
30
What is a jury?
A permanent court employee who works to determine guilt in court cases
A group of ordinary people randomly chosen from the general population
A group of people selected from the defendants community to support them
31
When do the Indigenous creation stories commence?
With European Settlement
At the beginning of time
40,000-60,000 years ago
32
How are Australians selected for jury duty?
By signing up at the local courthouse
Through the electoral role
Through drivers license registration
33
What is the capital of Western Australia?
Perth
Adelaide
Darwin
34
Under Australian law are some people are given preferential treatment based on their background?
No, everyone is treated equally under the law irrespective of background
It's up to the judge/police to decide whether to judge someone's background
Yes, there are laws covering how different people should be treated
35
What is one responsibility of an Australian citizen?
Serve on a jury if called to do so
Apply for and carry an Australian passport
Apply for work in the Australian Defence Force
36
In Australia what turns a bill into law?
The signature of the Governor-General
The signature of the Queen
The signature of the Prime Minister
37
Why are the Queen's powers delegated to the Governor-General?
To stop the Queen having too much power in Australia
Because she does not have time to perform the task
Because she does not live in Australia
38
What is the name of Australia's smallest state?
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia
39
What does the Union Jack represent on the Australian flag?
Australia's history of British settlement
To recognise the contribution of Captain Jack in Australia's settlement
Federation of Australia
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What is the leader of a territory government known as?
Premier
Chief Minister
Governor
