Living peacefully

Question 1

Which statement reflects how Australians feel about their country’s peacefulness?

Accepted Answer

Australians are proud to live in a peaceful country. Australians are proud to live in a peaceful country. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

Australians are proud mainly of past conflicts

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Australians are proud mainly of the country’s age

Question 2

Which statement about Australia’s system of government is correct?

Accepted Answer

Australia has a stable system of government. Australia has a stable system of government. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

Australia has no system of government

Answer

Australia’s government is run by another country

Question 3

According to Australian beliefs, how should change to a rule or law be sought?

Accepted Answer

Through discussion. Australians believe that change should occur through discussion. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

By avoiding any conversation about it

Answer

By telling people not to share their views

Question 4

According to Australian beliefs, how should someone try to change a rule they disagree with?

Accepted Answer

By trying to persuade others peacefully. Australians believe that change should occur through peaceful persuasion. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

By using force to make people agree

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By threatening people who disagree

Question 5

Which statement explains the idea of peaceful persuasion?

Accepted Answer

Change should be sought by convincing others peacefully rather than by force. Peaceful persuasion means seeking change by convincing others, not by force. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

Change should be achieved by pressuring people through fear

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Change should be avoided because disagreement is not allowed

Question 6

A group wants a law changed. Which approach matches Australian beliefs about how change should happen?

Accepted Answer

Using the democratic process to seek the change. Australians believe that change should occur through the democratic process. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

Forcing the change without public participation

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Threatening others until the law is changed

Question 7

Which principle underlies the belief that change should occur through the democratic process?

Accepted Answer

Change should be pursued through democratic methods, not force or intimidation. Change should be sought through democratic means rather than force. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

Only powerful individuals should decide when change occurs

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People should avoid taking part in decisions about change

Question 8

Someone strongly disagrees with a neighbour and wants them to change their mind. Which approach matches Australian values?

Accepted Answer

Not using violence, and trying to persuade instead. Australians reject violence as a way to change a person’s mind. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

Starting a physical fight about the disagreement

Answer

Using violence to force the neighbour to agree

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Opinions should not be changed through violence. Trying to change someone’s mind should never involve violence. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

Disagreements can only be resolved by force

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A person must always change their mind when asked

Question 10

A group wants to use violence to force a change to an Australian law. How does this fit with Australian values?

Accepted Answer

It is rejected — Australians do not use violence to change the law. Australians reject violence as a way to change the law. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

It is required before any law can be changed

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It is accepted if enough people disagree with the law

Question 11

Which statement reflects Australian values about changing laws?

Accepted Answer

Changes to the law should not be pursued through violence. Australians reject violence as a way to change the law; change is sought through democratic means. (Our Common Bond, Part 2)

Answer

Australians reject all attempts to change the law

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Only violent action can bring about legal change

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Which statement reflects how Australians feel about their country’s peacefulness?