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Living peacefully

11 questions on living peacefully, part of Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

Q1medium

Mia says she is proud that Australia is a place where people can live peacefully. Which statement best matches the fact?

  • AHer statement matches the fact because Australians are proud to live in a peaceful country.Correct
  • BHer statement does not match the fact because Australians are proud mainly of conflict.
  • CHer statement does not match the fact because the fact is about climate, not peace.
  • DHer statement matches the fact because Australians are proud to live in a very old country.

The fact specifically says Australians are proud to live in a peaceful country, which matches Mia’s statement.

Q2easy

What does the fact say about Australia’s system of government?

  • AAustralia has a stable system of government.Correct
  • BAustralia has no system of government.
  • CAustralia changes its system of government every year.
  • DAustralia’s government is run by another country.

The fact states that Australia has a stable system of government.

Q3medium

A community group wants to improve a local rule. Which action best matches the Australian belief described in the fact?

  • AHolding a discussion about the changeCorrect
  • BAvoiding any conversation about the rule
  • CTelling people not to share their views
  • DChanging the rule without talking to anyone

The fact says Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, so holding a discussion best matches this belief.

Q4medium

A person wants to change a rule they disagree with. Which action best matches the Australian belief described in the fact?

  • ATrying to persuade others peacefullyCorrect
  • BUsing force to make people agree
  • CThreatening people who disagree
  • DRefusing to discuss the issue with anyone

The fact says Australians believe change should occur through peaceful persuasion, so peacefully trying to persuade others best matches this belief.

Q5hard

Which statement best explains the idea of peaceful persuasion in relation to change?

  • AChange should be pursued by convincing others peacefully rather than by force.Correct
  • BChange should only happen when everyone already agrees.
  • CChange should be avoided because disagreement is not allowed.
  • DChange should be achieved by pressuring people through fear.

Peaceful persuasion means seeking change by convincing others in a peaceful way. This is supported by the fact that Australians believe change should occur through peaceful persuasion.

Q6medium

A group of people in Australia wants a law to be changed. Which action best matches the belief described in the fact?

  • AUsing democratic processes to seek the changeCorrect
  • BForcing the change without public participation
  • CThreatening others until the law is changed
  • DRefusing to accept any peaceful process

The fact says Australians believe change should occur through the democratic process, so using democratic processes to seek change best matches this belief.

Q7hard

Which statement best explains the principle behind the belief that change should occur through the democratic process?

  • AChange should be pursued through democratic methods rather than through force or intimidation.Correct
  • BChange should never happen in Australian society.
  • COnly powerful individuals should decide when change occurs.
  • DPeople should avoid participating in decisions about change.

The fact supports the idea that change is acceptable when it occurs through the democratic process, not through undemocratic methods such as force or intimidation.

Q8medium

A person strongly disagrees with a neighbour and wants the neighbour to change their mind. Which action best matches the stated Australian belief?

  • AUsing violence to force the neighbour to agree
  • BRejecting violence and not using it to change the neighbour’s mindCorrect
  • CThreatening the neighbour until they change their view
  • DStarting a physical fight about the disagreement

The fact says Australians reject violence as a way to change a person’s mind, so the best action is to avoid using violence for that purpose.

Q9hard

Which principle is best supported by the statement that Australians reject violence as a way to change a person’s mind?

  • AChanging someone’s opinion should not be attempted through violenceCorrect
  • BViolence is acceptable if someone strongly disagrees
  • CA person must always change their mind when asked
  • DDisagreements can only be resolved by force

The fact supports the principle that violence should not be used to change a person’s mind. It does not support using force or requiring someone to change their view.

Q10medium

A group disagrees with an Australian law and suggests using violence to force a change. Based on the fact, how would this approach be viewed?

  • AIt would be rejected because Australians reject violence as a way to change the law.Correct
  • BIt would be accepted if many people disagree with the law.
  • CIt would be required before any law can change.
  • DIt would be accepted as the main way Australians change laws.

The fact says Australians reject violence as a way to change the law, so using violence to force a change would be rejected.

Q11hard

Which statement best reflects the principle in the fact about changing laws in Australia?

  • AChanges to the law should not be pursued through violence.Correct
  • BViolence is acceptable if the law is unpopular.
  • COnly violent action can bring about legal change.
  • DAustralians reject all attempts to change the law.

The fact specifically states that Australians reject violence as a way to change the law. It does not say Australians reject changing laws altogether.

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