16 questions on freedom of religion, part of Australian values. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q1Values questionhard
Which statement best reflects the concept of freedom of religion in Australia as supported by the fact?
AAustralia officially prefers one religion above all others.
BAustralia has no official national religion.Correct
CAustralia bans all national discussion of religion.
DAustralia requires all religions to be part of one national church.
The fact supports the idea that Australia does not have an official national religion.
Q2Values questionmedium
A person moves to Australia and wants to continue practising their religion. According to Australian values, what are they free to do?
AThey are free to follow their religion if they choose.Correct
BThey must stop practising their religion.
CThey must change to a different religion.
DThey need to follow the religion of most people around them.
The fact supports that people in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose, so the person may continue practising their religion.
Q3Values questionhard
Which statement best reflects the Australian value of freedom of religion?
APeople can choose for themselves what religion, if any, they follow.Correct
BEveryone is expected to share one religion.
CReligious choice is decided by where a person lives in Australia.
DOnly some religions may be followed in Australia.
The fact says people in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose, which means religious choice is a matter of individual freedom.
Q4Values questioneasy
How does the Australian government treat citizens regardless of their religion or beliefs?
AIt treats all citizens equally.Correct
BIt gives preference to citizens with certain beliefs.
CIt requires all citizens to follow one religion.
DIt treats citizens differently based on their religion.
The fact states that the Australian government treats all citizens equally regardless of their religion or beliefs.
Q5Values questionmedium
A citizen has religious beliefs that are different from many other Australians. According to Australian values, how should the government treat this citizen?
AThe government should treat the citizen equally.Correct
BThe government should ask the citizen to change their beliefs.
CThe government should limit the citizen’s rights because of their religion.
DThe government should give the citizen fewer services than others.
The fact supports that all citizens are treated equally by the Australian government, regardless of their religion or beliefs.
Q6Values questionhard
Which statement best reflects the Australian value connected to freedom of religion?
AGovernment equality applies to citizens no matter what religion or beliefs they hold.Correct
BCitizens must share the same religion to be treated equally by the government.
COnly citizens with religious beliefs are treated equally by the government.
DThe government may treat citizens differently if their beliefs are unpopular.
The fact says the Australian government treats all citizens equally regardless of their religion or beliefs, which reflects freedom of religion as an Australian value.
Q7Values questioneasy
What must religious practices in Australia do?
AFollow Australian lawsCorrect
BReplace Australian laws
CApply only to people with no religion
DBe kept completely private at all times
The fact states that religious practices in Australia must not break Australian laws.
Q8Values questionmedium
A person wants to follow a religious practice in Australia, but the practice would break an Australian law. What does the Australian values information say about this situation?
AThe practice is allowed because it is religious
BThe practice must not break Australian lawsCorrect
CAustralian laws do not apply to religious practices
DOnly community leaders can decide whether the law applies
The fact says religious practices in Australia must not break Australian laws, so a religious practice is not acceptable if it breaks the law.
Q9Values questioneasy
What legal status do religious laws have in Australia?
AThey have no legal status in Australia.Correct
BThey automatically override Australian law.
CThey apply to everyone in Australia.
DThey are enforced by Australian courts as national law.
The fact states that religious laws have no legal status in Australia.
Q10Values questioneasy
Who must follow Australian law in Australia?
AEveryone in AustraliaCorrect
BOnly Australian citizens
COnly people born in Australia
DOnly people who do not have a religion
The fact states that Australian law must be followed by everyone in Australia.
Q11Values questionhard
Which statement best expresses the principle described by the fact?
AAustralian law applies to all people in Australia.Correct
BAustralian law applies only to people who agree with it.
CAustralian law applies only to citizens and permanent residents.
DAustralian law can be ignored when it conflicts with personal preferences.
The fact says Australian law must be followed by everyone in Australia, meaning the law applies to all people in Australia.
Q12Values questioneasy
What must people do if Australian law is different from their religious laws?
AFollow Australian lawCorrect
BFollow religious law instead
CChoose whichever law is easier
DIgnore both laws
The fact states that Australian law must be followed even where it is different from religious laws.
Q13Values questionmedium
A person’s religious rules say they should act in one way, but Australian law requires something different. What should the person do in Australia?
AFollow Australian lawCorrect
BFollow only the religious rule
CAsk to be exempt from all Australian laws
DDecide based only on personal preference
In Australia, the law must be followed even when it differs from religious laws.
Q14Values questioneasy
What does Australian law say about polygamy?
APolygamy is against the law in Australia.Correct
BPolygamy is required in Australia.
CPolygamy is allowed everywhere in Australia.
DPolygamy is only allowed for Australian citizens.
The fact states that polygamy is against the law in Australia.
Q15Values questioneasy
What does Australian law say about forced marriage?
AForced marriage is against the law in Australia.Correct
BForced marriage is allowed if a family agrees.
CForced marriage is allowed for religious reasons.
DForced marriage is only against the law in some parts of Australia.
The fact states that forced marriage is against the law in Australia.
Q16Values questionmedium
A person in Australia is being pressured to marry someone against their will. Based on Australian values and law, which statement is correct?
AThe marriage is acceptable if the person’s relatives arrange it.
BThe marriage is acceptable if it is connected to religion.
CForced marriage is against the law in Australia.Correct
DForced marriage is a private matter and not covered by Australian law.
The fact states that forced marriage is against the law in Australia, so pressuring someone to marry against their will is not lawful.
