15 questions on rule of law, part of Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q1easy
Under the rule of law in Australia, who is equal under the law?
AAll AustraliansCorrect
BOnly elected representatives
COnly Australian citizens over 18
DOnly people born in Australia
The fact states that all Australians are equal under the law.
Q2hard
Which idea is most directly supported by the statement that all Australians are equal under the law?
AThe law applies equally to Australians.Correct
BOnly some Australians have legal responsibilities.
CDifferent Australians automatically receive different legal rights.
DThe law applies only when people agree with it.
Saying that all Australians are equal under the law means the law applies equally to Australians.
Q3hard
Which principle is most directly expressed by the Rule of Law?
ALaws apply only to people without authority.
BNo person is above the law.Correct
CIndividuals may ignore laws they dislike.
DSome people are naturally exempt from laws.
The fact defines the Rule of Law as meaning that no person is above the law.
Q4hard
Which statement best expresses the concept of the Rule of Law?
AAll groups, regardless of status or power, are subject to the law.Correct
BThe largest group in society decides which laws to follow.
CGovernment groups are automatically outside the law.
DLaws apply only to individuals, not groups.
The fact explains that the Rule of Law means no group is above the law. This is best expressed by saying all groups are subject to the law, regardless of status or power.
Q5easy
What does the Rule of Law mean in relation to religious rules in Australia?
AReligious rules can replace Australian law.
BNo religious rule is above the law.Correct
CReligious leaders decide which laws apply.
DReligious rules always come before court decisions.
The fact states that the Rule of Law means no religious rule is above the law.
Q6medium
A person says they do not have to follow an Australian law because a religious rule tells them something different. According to the Rule of Law, which statement is correct?
AThe person may ignore the Australian law.
BThe religious rule is above the Australian law.
CNo religious rule is above the law.Correct
DOnly people of that religion must follow Australian law.
Under the Rule of Law, no religious rule is above the law, so a religious rule cannot override Australian law.
Q7hard
Which option best explains the relationship between the Rule of Law and religious rules?
AThe Rule of Law allows religious rules to be higher than the law in some cases.
BThe Rule of Law means religious rules and the law are always identical.
CThe Rule of Law means no religious rule can be above the law.Correct
DThe Rule of Law means laws only apply when there is no religious rule.
The fact specifically defines this aspect of the Rule of Law as meaning that no religious rule is above the law.
Q8medium
A community leader in Australia believes their important position means they do not need to follow a law that applies to everyone else. According to the rule of law, which statement is correct?
AThe leader must obey Australia’s laws despite holding a position of power.Correct
BThe leader can choose which laws to obey because of their status.
CThe leader only has to obey local community rules, not Australian laws.
DThe leader is exempt from the law if the community supports them.
The fact says that people who hold positions of power in the Australian community must obey Australia’s laws, so the community leader is not exempt.
Q9hard
Which idea best reflects the rule of law described in the fact?
APeople in powerful positions are above ordinary legal requirements.
BHolding power in the community does not remove a person’s duty to obey Australian laws.Correct
CAustralian laws apply only to people without community responsibilities.
DPeople with authority may replace Australian laws with their own decisions.
The fact supports the idea that even people who hold positions of power in the Australian community must obey Australia’s laws.
Q10easy
Under Australia’s rule of law, who must obey Australia’s laws?
AOnly new citizens
BOnly people who are not in government
CGovernment leaders as well as othersCorrect
DOnly police officers
The fact states that government leaders must obey Australia’s laws.
Q11easy
According to the rule of law in Australia, who must obey Australia’s laws?
AOnly new citizens
BOnly people who are not community leaders
CCommunity leadersCorrect
DOnly visitors to Australia
The fact states that community leaders must obey Australia’s laws.
Q12easy
Under the rule of law in Australia, what must religious leaders do?
AObey Australia’s lawsCorrect
BObey only religious rules
CMake their own separate laws
DIgnore laws they disagree with
The fact states that religious leaders must obey Australia’s laws.
Q13hard
What does the statement “Religious leaders must obey Australia’s laws” show about the rule of law in Australia?
ANo person or leader is above Australia’s lawsCorrect
BReligious leaders can replace Australian laws with religious rules
COnly government officials need to obey Australian laws
DAustralian laws do not apply to religious matters
The fact supports the idea that even religious leaders must obey Australia’s laws, showing that no person or leader is above the law.
Q14easy
Under the rule of law in Australia, what must business people do?
AObey Australia’s lawsCorrect
BFollow only business traditions
CMake their own legal rules
DObey laws only when trading overseas
The fact states that business people must obey Australia’s laws.
Q15hard
Which statement best reflects the rule of law as it applies to business people in Australia?
ABusiness people are subject to Australia’s lawsCorrect
BBusiness people are separate from Australia’s legal system
CBusiness people decide whether Australian laws apply to them
DBusiness people only follow laws that help their business
The fact states that business people must obey Australia’s laws, which means they are subject to those laws.
