18 questions on freedom of speech, part of Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q1medium
A person says that being able to express opinions is important in Australia. Which core Australian value does this best reflect?
AFreedom of speechCorrect
BTrial by jury
CPaying taxes
DServing in parliament
The scenario describes expressing opinions, which matches the fact that freedom of speech is a core Australian value.
Q2hard
Which statement best captures the concept described in the fact?
AFreedom of speech is recognised as a core value in Australia.Correct
BFreedom of speech is unrelated to Australian democratic beliefs.
CFreedom of speech applies only outside Australia.
DFreedom of speech is not considered important in Australia.
The fact directly says that freedom of speech is a core Australian value, so the statement recognising it as a core value in Australia is correct.
Q3easy
What does freedom of speech underpin in Australia?
AAustralia’s democratic systemCorrect
BAustralia’s public transport system
CAustralia’s sporting culture
DAustralia’s school calendar
The fact states that freedom of speech underpins Australia’s democratic system.
Q4hard
Which statement best explains the relationship between freedom of speech and Australia’s democratic system?
AFreedom of speech is a foundation that supports Australia’s democratic systemCorrect
BFreedom of speech replaces Australia’s democratic system
CFreedom of speech is separate from Australia’s democratic system
DFreedom of speech weakens Australia’s democratic system
The fact says freedom of speech underpins Australia’s democratic system, meaning it is a supporting foundation of that system.
Q5medium
A person writes an article explaining their opinion about a public issue. Which freedom does this best demonstrate?
AFreedom of speechCorrect
BFreedom of movement
CFreedom of religion
DFreedom from discrimination
Writing what they think demonstrates freedom of speech, because the fact says freedom of speech means people can write what they think.
Q6hard
Which statement best captures the concept of freedom of speech from the fact?
AIt protects people’s ability to express their thoughts in writing.Correct
BIt requires people to keep their opinions private.
CIt means people may only write approved ideas.
DIt is mainly about choosing where to live.
The fact defines freedom of speech as meaning people can write what they think, so the best concept is the ability to express thoughts in writing.
Q7medium
Maya and Omar talk with their neighbours about their different ideas. Which democratic liberty does this show?
AFreedom of speechCorrect
BFreedom from voting
CFreedom from discussion
DFreedom to avoid all ideas
This scenario shows freedom of speech because the fact says freedom of speech means people can discuss their ideas with others.
Q8easy
What does freedom of speech allow people in Australia to do, as long as they obey Australian laws?
ACriticise the governmentCorrect
BIgnore Australian laws
CStop others from speaking
DBreak laws when protesting
The fact states that people can criticise the government so long as they obey Australian laws.
Q9medium
A person publicly says they disagree with a government decision while following Australian laws. Based on the fact, is this allowed?
AYes, because people can criticise the government if they obey Australian lawsCorrect
BYes, because people do not need to follow laws when criticising the government
CNo, because criticising the government is never allowed
DNo, because only government officials may discuss government decisions
The fact says people can criticise the government as long as they obey Australian laws, so this scenario is allowed.
Q10easy
What are people allowed to do in Australia if they disagree with a government decision?
AProtest peacefully as long as they obey Australian lawsCorrect
BBreak Australian laws to show strong disagreement
CStop others from expressing different opinions
DIgnore all government decisions they do not like
The fact says people can protest peacefully against government decisions so long as they obey Australian laws.
Q11medium
A group disagrees with a new government decision and wants to hold a peaceful protest while following Australian laws. Is this allowed?
AYes, because peaceful protest is allowed if Australian laws are obeyedCorrect
BYes, but only if everyone agrees with the protest
CNo, because people cannot protest against government decisions
DNo, because protest is only allowed when laws are ignored
The fact supports peaceful protest against government decisions, provided people obey Australian laws.
Q12hard
Which statement best describes the limit on protesting against government decisions in Australia?
APeople may protest peacefully, but they must still obey Australian lawsCorrect
BPeople may protest only if the government changes its decision first
CPeople may protest in any way they choose, even if laws are broken
DPeople may not protest against government decisions at all
The fact explains both the right and the limit: people can protest peacefully against government decisions, but they must obey Australian laws.
Q13easy
What can people in Australia do if they want a law to change?
ACampaign to change the law, as long as they obey Australian lawsCorrect
BIgnore the law until it is changed
CForce others to support changing the law
DBreak Australian laws to draw attention to the issue
The fact states that people can campaign to change laws so long as they obey Australian laws.
Q14medium
Mia disagrees with a current law and wants to organise a public campaign asking the government to change it. What must Mia do while campaigning?
AObey Australian laws while campaigningCorrect
BStop following the law she disagrees with
CPrevent people with different views from speaking
DOnly campaign if everyone already supports her view
Mia may campaign to change laws, but the fact says this is allowed only so long as people obey Australian laws.
Q15easy
What must people do while engaging in freedom of speech in Australia?
AObey the laws of AustraliaCorrect
BIgnore laws they disagree with
CSpeak only with government permission
DAvoid discussing public issues
The fact states that the laws of Australia must be obeyed while engaging in freedom of speech.
Q16medium
A person wants to express their opinion publicly in Australia. Which action best follows the requirement connected to freedom of speech?
AExpressing their opinion while obeying Australian lawsCorrect
BBreaking Australian laws because they are speaking freely
CClaiming freedom of speech means no laws apply
DRefusing to follow any rules during the speech
Freedom of speech in Australia is exercised while obeying Australian laws, according to the fact.
Q17hard
Which statement best describes the relationship between freedom of speech and Australian law?
AFreedom of speech exists alongside the requirement to obey Australian lawsCorrect
BFreedom of speech removes the need to follow Australian laws
CAustralian laws apply only when people are not expressing opinions
DFreedom of speech allows people to choose which laws to obey
The fact makes clear that even when engaging in freedom of speech, people must obey the laws of Australia.
Q18hard
Which statement best reflects the principle in the fact about freedom of speech in Australia?
ARespecting freedom of speech means respecting other people’s right to express themselvesCorrect
BFreedom of speech only matters when everyone agrees
CAustralians do not need to consider other people’s speech rights
DFreedom of speech means people must all express the same opinion
The fact states that Australians must respect other people’s freedom of speech. This means recognising and respecting others’ ability to express themselves.
