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Respect for individuals

9 questions on respect for individuals, part of Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

Q1easy

What principle is Australia’s democratic system based on regarding individual rights?

  • AOnly citizens born in Australia have rights under Australian law.
  • BEvery individual has rights under Australian law regardless of background.Correct
  • CRights under Australian law depend on a person’s job or income.
  • DOnly people from certain backgrounds have rights under Australian law.

The fact states that Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual has rights under Australian law regardless of background.

Q2medium

A person says that someone’s background should determine whether they receive rights under Australian law. According to the stated principle of Australia’s democratic system, which response is most accurate?

  • AThis is correct because rights depend on background.
  • BThis is incorrect because every individual has rights under Australian law regardless of background.Correct
  • CThis is correct only if the person is new to Australia.
  • DThis is incorrect only when the person has a high income.

The fact says every individual has rights under Australian law regardless of background, so a person’s background should not determine whether they have rights.

Q3hard

Which statement best explains the connection between respect for individuals and Australia’s democratic system?

  • ARespect for individuals means the law gives rights only to people with similar backgrounds.
  • BRespect for individuals means every individual has rights under Australian law, no matter their background.Correct
  • CRespect for individuals means rights are optional in a democratic system.
  • DRespect for individuals means background is the main basis for legal rights.

The fact links Australia’s democratic system to the principle that every individual has rights under Australian law regardless of background, which reflects respect for individuals.

Q4easy

What principle is Australia’s democratic system based on regarding individuals and the law?

  • AEvery individual has equality under Australian law regardless of background.Correct
  • BOnly people born in Australia have equality under Australian law.
  • CEquality under Australian law depends on a person’s job or income.
  • DAustralian law applies differently based on a person’s background.

The fact states that Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual has equality under Australian law regardless of background.

Q5medium

A person says that someone should receive different treatment under Australian law because of their background. Which response best reflects Australia’s democratic system?

  • AAustralian law should treat every individual equally regardless of background.Correct
  • BDifferent backgrounds should lead to different legal rights.
  • COnly some individuals should have equality under Australian law.
  • DEquality under the law is not connected to Australia’s democratic system.

The fact explains that Australia’s democratic system is based on equality under Australian law for every individual, regardless of background.

Q6hard

Which statement best describes the connection between respect for individuals and Australia’s democratic system?

  • ARespect for individuals includes the idea that all people are equal under Australian law, no matter their background.Correct
  • BRespect for individuals means Australian law changes depending on a person’s background.
  • CRespect for individuals applies only outside the legal system.
  • DRespect for individuals means equality under the law is optional in a democracy.

The fact supports the idea that respect for individuals is reflected in Australia’s democratic system through equality under Australian law for every individual regardless of background.

Q7easy

What are all Australians expected to do?

  • ATreat each other with respectCorrect
  • BAgree on every issue
  • CShare the same beliefs
  • DAvoid meeting new people

The fact states that all Australians are expected to treat each other with respect.

Q8medium

A new neighbour has different opinions from yours. Based on the expectation described, what should you do?

  • ATreat the neighbour with respectCorrect
  • BRefuse to speak to the neighbour
  • CInsist the neighbour must change their opinions
  • DMock the neighbour for being different

The fact says all Australians are expected to treat each other with respect, so the appropriate response is to be respectful.

Q9hard

Which statement best reflects the idea in the fact about respect for individuals in Australia?

  • ARespect is an expected way for Australians to treat one anotherCorrect
  • BRespect is only expected between close friends
  • CRespect is optional when people disagree
  • DRespect applies only to people with the same background

The fact applies broadly to all Australians and says they are expected to treat each other with respect.

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