15 questions on rule of law, part of Australian values. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q1Values questionmedium
A person living in Australia is concerned about whether Australia’s legal systems protect them. Which statement best reflects the fact?
AThey are protected by Australia’s laws and legal systems if they are Australian.Correct
BThey are protected only if they work for the government.
CThey are protected only if they have never needed legal help before.
DThey are protected only if they were born in Australia.
The fact says that all Australians are protected by Australia’s laws and legal systems, so the best answer is that Australians are protected by those laws and systems.
Q2Values questionhard
Which idea is most directly supported by the statement that all Australians are protected by Australia’s laws and legal systems?
AAustralia’s laws and legal systems provide protection for all Australians.Correct
BAustralia’s legal systems protect only selected groups of Australians.
CAustralians are protected mainly by personal agreements rather than laws.
DProtection under Australia’s legal systems depends on a person’s occupation.
The fact directly supports the idea that Australia’s laws and legal systems protect all Australians. It does not limit protection to selected groups or occupations.
Q3Values questioneasy
What do Australians recognise as important for maintaining a peaceful and orderly society?
ALawsCorrect
BSporting events
CWeather forecasts
DTourism
The fact states that Australians recognise the importance of laws in maintaining a peaceful and orderly society.
Q4Values questionmedium
A community leader says that following laws helps people live together peacefully and in an orderly way. Which Australian value does this best reflect?
AThe importance of laws in societyCorrect
BThe importance of individual fame
CThe importance of avoiding all disagreements
DThe importance of personal wealth
This reflects the stated Australian value that laws are important in maintaining a peaceful and orderly society.
Q5Values questioneasy
Under the Rule of Law in Australia, how are all Australians treated in relation to the law?
AAll Australians are equal in relation to the law.Correct
BSome Australians are above the law.
COnly citizens must follow the law.
DThe law applies differently depending on a person's job.
The fact states that under the Rule of Law, all Australians are equal in relation to the law.
Q6Values questionhard
Which statement best captures the meaning of equality under the Rule of Law in Australia?
ALaws are optional for Australians who disagree with them.
BAll Australians have the same relationship to the law, rather than some being above it.Correct
COnly elected leaders are equal in relation to the law.
DEquality under the law means everyone receives the same income.
The fact explains that under the Rule of Law, all Australians are equal in relation to the law. This means no group is described as being above the law; it does not refer to income equality.
Q7Values questioneasy
Under the Rule of Law, who is above the law in Australia?
ANo person or groupCorrect
BOnly government officials
COnly judges
DOnly large organisations
The fact states that under the Rule of Law, no person or group is above the law.
Q8Values questionmedium
A powerful group claims it should not have to follow the law because of its status. Which Australian value does this conflict with?
AThe Rule of LawCorrect
BFreedom of travel
CCompulsory voting
DParliamentary debate
This conflicts with the Rule of Law because the fact states that no person or group is above the law.
Q9Values questionhard
Which statement best expresses the meaning of the Rule of Law described in the fact?
AEveryone, whether an individual or a group, must be subject to the lawCorrect
BSome groups can be exempt from the law if they are important enough
CThe law applies only to individuals, not groups
DPeople can decide for themselves whether the law applies to them
The fact explains that under the Rule of Law, no person or group is above the law, meaning everyone is subject to the law.
Q10Values questioneasy
According to the Australian value of the rule of law, what should everybody in Australia do?
AObey the lawCorrect
BObey only the laws they agree with
CIgnore laws that are inconvenient
DFollow laws only when someone is watching
The fact states that in Australia, everybody should obey the law.
Q11Values questionhard
Which statement best reflects the Australian value of the rule of law described in the fact?
AThe law applies to everybody in Australia and should be obeyedCorrect
BOnly some people in Australia need to obey the law
CPeople may decide for themselves whether the law applies to them
DThe law is optional if a person disagrees with it
The fact states that everybody should obey the law in Australia, which means the expectation applies to everyone.
Q12Values questioneasy
What can happen to people in Australia if they break the law?
AThey can face penalties.Correct
BThey are always ignored.
CThey automatically become lawmakers.
DThey are exempt from consequences.
The fact states that people in Australia face penalties if they break the law.
Q13Values questionmedium
A person in Australia breaks the law. Based on the rule of law, what should they expect?
AThey may face penalties for breaking the law.Correct
BThey will not face any consequences because laws are optional.
CThey can choose whether the law applies to them.
DThey will only receive a reward.
Under the stated fact, people in Australia face penalties if they break the law.
Q14Values questioneasy
According to the Australian value of the rule of law, what should people in Australia do even if no one is watching?
AFollow the lawCorrect
BIgnore rules that seem inconvenient
COnly obey laws when police are nearby
DFollow the law only in public places
The fact states that people in Australia should follow the law even if no one is watching.
Q15Values questionhard
Which idea best explains the rule of law value described in the fact?
ARespect for the law should guide people’s behaviour even without supervisionCorrect
BLaws matter only when they are being enforced in person
CPeople may choose whether to obey laws when they are private
DRules apply only when other people can observe someone’s actions
The fact supports the idea that people in Australia are expected to follow the law even if no one is watching, meaning obedience to the law should not depend on supervision.
