Part Two - Australia's Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties

Question 1

What are Australia’s 4 democratic beliefs?

Answer 1

1/ Parliamentary democracy
2/ The Rule of Law
3/ Living peacefully
4/ Respect for all individuals regardless of background

Question 2

What is the rule of law?

Answer 2

All Australians are equal under the law.

Question 3

What does living peacefully mean?

Answer 3

We believe that change is through peaceful persuasion and we reject violence as a way to change a person’s mind or the law.

Question 4

What are Australia’s 3 freedoms?

Answer 4

1/ Freedom of speech and expression.
2/ Freedom of association
3/ Freedom of Religion

Question 5

What is the heritage religion of Australia?

Answer 5

Judeo-Christian heritage

Question 6

What are Australia’s 2 Equalities?

Answer 6

1/ Gender equality
2/ Equality of opportunity

Question 7

What does a “Fair Go” mean?

Answer 7

Equality of opportunity
- what someone achieves in life should be due to their talents and hard work, not due to their wealth or background.

Question 8

What are the responsibilities of Australian Citizens?

Answer 8

1/ Obey the law of Australia
2/ Vote in federal elections
3/ Defend Australia
4/ Serve on Jury Duty.

Question 9

What are the privileges of Australian Citizens?

Answer 9

1/ Vote in federal, state and territory elections.
2/ Apply for children born overseas to become Australian citizens by descent.
3/ Apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or Australian Defence Force (ADF)
4/ Seek election to parliament
5/ Apply for an Australian passport
6/ Ask for consular assistance from an Australian official if overseas.