Overview of Australian values

17 questions on overview of australian values, part of Australian values. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

Q1Values questioneasy

Which set of principles are Australian values based on?

  • AFreedom, respect, fairness, and equality of opportunityCorrect
  • BWealth, competition, privacy, and tradition
  • CObedience, status, power, and uniformity
  • DIndependence, isolation, loyalty, and success

The fact states that Australian values are based on freedom, respect, fairness, and equality of opportunity.

Q2Values questioneasy

Who do Australian laws apply to in Australia?

  • AAll people in AustraliaCorrect
  • BOnly Australian citizens
  • COnly people born in Australia
  • DOnly government workers

The fact states that Australian laws apply to all people in Australia.

Q3Values questionmedium

A visitor is staying in Australia for a short time. Which statement best describes their responsibility under Australian law?

  • AThey must follow Australian laws while they are in AustraliaCorrect
  • BThey only need to follow the laws of their home country
  • CThey can choose which Australian laws apply to them
  • DAustralian laws apply to them only if they become a citizen

Because Australian laws apply to all people in Australia, a visitor must follow Australian laws while in Australia.

Q4Values questioneasy

Who must follow Australian laws in Australia?

  • AEveryone in Australia, regardless of their background or cultureCorrect
  • BOnly people born in Australia
  • COnly people who share the same culture
  • DOnly visitors and new migrants

The fact states that people in Australia must follow Australian laws regardless of their background or culture.

Q5Values questionmedium

A person living in Australia says their cultural background means they do not need to follow an Australian law. What is the correct response based on Australian values?

  • AThey must follow Australian laws regardless of their background or cultureCorrect
  • BThey only need to follow laws from their culture
  • CThey can choose which Australian laws apply to them
  • DThey are exempt from Australian laws if their community agrees

Australian values include that all people in Australia must follow Australian laws, no matter their background or culture.

Q6Values questionhard

Which principle best reflects the Australian value described in the fact?

  • AAustralian laws apply to people in Australia equally, regardless of background or cultureCorrect
  • BAustralian laws apply only when they match a person's cultural traditions
  • CDifferent cultural groups can decide whether Australian laws apply to them
  • DA person's background determines which Australian laws they must follow

The fact supports the principle that people in Australia must follow Australian laws regardless of their background or culture.

Q7Values questionmedium

A community group says that shared Australian values are important because they support safety, wellbeing, and harmony in the community. Which statement best matches the fact?

  • AAustralian values help the community remain secure, prosperous, and peaceful.Correct
  • BAustralian values are only about increasing the size of the population.
  • CAustralian values are mainly used to separate people into different groups.
  • DAustralian values have no connection to community life.

The fact supports the idea that Australian values contribute to community life by helping it remain secure, prosperous, and peaceful.

Q8Values questionhard

Which option best captures the overall purpose of Australian values as described in the fact?

  • AThey support conditions that allow the community to live securely, prosperously, and peacefully.Correct
  • BThey guarantee that every individual will have the same personal opinions.
  • CThey focus only on economic prosperity without considering peace or security.
  • DThey replace the need for a community to work together.

The fact describes Australian values as helping the community remain secure, prosperous, and peaceful, so the best concept is that they support those conditions for community life.

Q9Values questionmedium

Mina is explaining why many people are interested in becoming Australian citizens. Which statement best matches the fact?

  • AMany people want to become Australian citizens because of Australian values.Correct
  • BMany people want to become Australian citizens only because of jobs.
  • CMany people want to become Australian citizens because citizenship is automatic.
  • DMany people want to become Australian citizens mainly because of holidays.

The fact says Australian values are a reason many people want to become Australian citizens. It does not say citizenship is automatic or that jobs or holidays are the reason.

Q10Values questionhard

Which conclusion is best supported by the fact about Australian values and citizenship?

  • AAustralian values can influence people’s desire to become Australian citizens.Correct
  • BAustralian values are unrelated to becoming an Australian citizen.
  • CAustralian values prevent people from becoming Australian citizens.
  • DAustralian values are the only possible reason for becoming an Australian citizen.

The fact supports the idea that Australian values can influence people’s desire to become Australian citizens. It says they are a reason, not the only reason.

Q11Values questionmedium

Mia has become an Australian citizen and tries to show Australian values through her daily actions at work, at home, and in the community. Which statement best describes Mia’s approach?

  • AShe is living out Australian values in everyday lifeCorrect
  • BShe is treating Australian values as something only to discuss in class
  • CShe is showing that citizenship has no connection to daily behaviour
  • DShe is limiting Australian values to formal ceremonies only

The fact says Australian citizenship involves living out Australian values in everyday life, which matches Mia’s daily actions.

Q12Values questionhard

Which idea best captures the relationship between Australian citizenship and Australian values?

  • ACitizenship is connected to practising Australian values in daily lifeCorrect
  • BCitizenship is separate from Australian values after the ceremony ends
  • CAustralian values are relevant only to government officials
  • DAustralian values are optional ideas with no role in everyday citizenship

The fact directly links Australian citizenship with living out Australian values in everyday life.

Q13Values questionmedium

Mina is an Australian citizen who tries to put Australian values into practice through her actions in her neighbourhood. Which statement best describes what she is doing?

  • AShe is living out Australian values in the local communityCorrect
  • BShe is ignoring the role of values in citizenship
  • CShe is showing that citizenship has no connection to community life
  • DShe is applying Australian values only outside Australia

The fact says Australian citizenship involves living out Australian values in the local community, which matches Mina’s actions in her neighbourhood.

Q14Values questionhard

Which concept best reflects the relationship between Australian citizenship and Australian values described in the fact?

  • ACitizenship includes putting Australian values into practice within the local communityCorrect
  • BCitizenship is separate from how people act in their local community
  • CAustralian values are only theoretical ideas and not connected to citizenship
  • DAustralian citizenship requires rejecting local community involvement

The fact connects Australian citizenship with living out Australian values in the local community, so the best concept is that citizenship includes putting those values into practice locally.

Q15Values questioneasy

What are all Australian people expected to do with Australian values?

  • ARespect, share, and uphold Australian valuesCorrect
  • BIgnore Australian values unless asked
  • CReplace Australian values with personal rules
  • DOnly learn Australian values without following them

The fact states that all Australian people are expected to respect, share, and uphold Australian values.

Q16Values questionmedium

A person living in Australia wants to understand what is expected of them regarding Australian values. Which action best matches the expectation?

  • AThey respect, share, and uphold Australian valuesCorrect
  • BThey keep Australian values private and avoid sharing them
  • CThey decide Australian values apply only to some people
  • DThey respect Australian values but do not uphold them

The expectation applies to all Australian people and includes respecting, sharing, and upholding Australian values.

Q17Values questionhard

Which statement best captures the overall expectation described in the fact about Australian values?

  • AAustralian values are something all Australian people are expected to respect, share, and upholdCorrect
  • BAustralian values are optional and only need to be respected by new arrivals
  • CAustralian values should be upheld but not shared with others
  • DAustralian values apply only when people personally agree with them

The fact says all Australian people are expected to respect, share, and uphold Australian values, so the expectation is broad and applies to everyone described.

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