14 questions on parliamentary democracy, part of Australian values. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q1Values questionhard
Which concept best describes Australia’s system of government?
AParliamentary democracyCorrect
BDirect rule by the military
CGovernment by a single permanent party
DRule by an unchecked monarch
Australia’s system of government is described as a parliamentary democracy, not military rule, a one-party state, or rule by an unchecked monarch.
Q2Values questioneasy
Who determines Australia’s laws?
AParliaments elected by the peopleCorrect
BUnelected community groups
CForeign governments
DIndividual judges acting alone
The fact states that Australia’s laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people.
Q3Values questionmedium
A person is explaining Australian parliamentary democracy to a new resident. Which statement best matches the fact?
AAustralia’s laws are made by parliaments chosen through elections by the people.Correct
BAustralia’s laws are decided only by private businesses.
CAustralia’s laws are set by people who are not elected.
DAustralia’s laws are made directly by one individual without parliament.
The fact says Australia’s laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people, so the statement about elected parliaments making laws best matches it.
Q4Values questionhard
Which idea is most directly supported by the statement that Australia’s laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people?
AThe people have a role in law-making by electing the parliaments that determine laws.Correct
BLaws in Australia are separate from elected parliaments.
COnly unelected officials determine Australian laws.
DAustralian laws are determined without any connection to elections.
Because parliaments are elected by the people and determine Australia’s laws, the fact supports the idea that people have a role through electing those parliaments.
Q5Values questionmedium
A person says, “Australian citizens have a role in how the country is governed.” Which statement best matches this idea?
AThis matches the fact because Australian citizens are involved in how Australia is governed.Correct
BThis does not match the fact because citizens have no involvement in government.
CThis matches the fact only for people who are not citizens.
DThis does not match the fact because governance is unrelated to citizens.
The fact supports the idea that Australian citizens have a role, because it says they are involved in how Australia is governed.
Q6Values questionhard
Which concept is best supported by the statement that Australian citizens are involved in how Australia is governed?
ACitizen involvement in governanceCorrect
BGovernment without any citizen involvement
CGovernance decided only by non-citizens
DA system where citizens are excluded from public life
The fact directly supports the concept of citizen involvement in governance, because it says Australian citizens are involved in how Australia is governed.
Q7Values questionmedium
A new citizen is explaining parliamentary democracy in Australia to a friend. Which statement best matches the fact?
AThe government’s power comes from the Australian people.Correct
BThe government’s power comes only from political parties.
CThe government’s power comes from foreign governments.
DThe government’s power comes only from the Prime Minister.
The fact says that the Australian government gets its power from the Australian people, which is a key idea in parliamentary democracy.
Q8Values questionhard
Which concept is best supported by the statement that the power of the Australian government comes from the Australian people?
AGovernment authority is based on the people.Correct
BGovernment authority is separate from the people.
CGovernment authority belongs only to appointed officials.
DGovernment authority is controlled by another country.
If the power of the Australian government comes from the Australian people, then government authority is based on the people.
Q9Values questionmedium
A new Australian citizen is preparing to vote. Based on Australian parliamentary democracy, what is the purpose of their vote?
ATo choose people who will represent them in parliamentCorrect
BTo choose who will become a judge
CTo directly decide every law themselves
DTo appoint police officers
In Australia, citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.
Q10Values questionhard
Which statement best describes the role of voting in Australia’s parliamentary democracy?
ACitizens choose representatives who act for them in parliamentCorrect
BCitizens vote only to select court officials
CCitizens vote so parliament is not needed
DCitizens choose representatives for private businesses
The fact explains that Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament, which is the key idea reflected in the correct option.
Q11Values questioneasy
In Australia, what is required regarding voting?
AVoting is compulsory.Correct
BVoting is optional for everyone.
CVoting is only required in local elections.
DVoting is not part of parliamentary democracy.
The fact states that voting is compulsory in Australia.
Q12Values questioneasy
What does compulsory voting show in Australian parliamentary democracy?
AThe importance of participating in electionsCorrect
BThat elections are optional for everyone
CThat only elected representatives may vote
DThe importance of avoiding elections
The fact states that compulsory voting shows the importance of participating in elections.
Q13Values questionmedium
A new citizen learns that voting is compulsory in Australia. What value or principle does this requirement highlight?
AParticipating in elections is importantCorrect
BPeople should not take part in elections
CParliamentary democracy does not involve voters
DVoting has no role in civic life
According to the fact, compulsory voting shows the importance of participating in elections.
Q14Values questionhard
In the context of parliamentary democracy, why is compulsory voting significant?
AIt emphasises that taking part in elections mattersCorrect
BIt means elections are unimportant
CIt removes the need for public participation
DIt shows that only parliament participates in elections
The fact links compulsory voting with the importance of participating in elections, so its significance is that it emphasises electoral participation.
