Chapter 4 · 60 questions
Australian values
The shared values of respect, fairness, compassion and equality — ALL five values questions must be answered correctly to pass.
Sample questions
In Australia, who is expected to obey the law?
- ✓ Everyone, including government officials and members of parliament
- · Only ordinary citizens, not elected leaders
- · Only people who have taken the citizenship pledge
Commitment to the rule of law means no one is above the law in Australia — not even elected leaders or public officials.
In Australia, the rule of law means that:
- · The government can make exceptions to the law for powerful people
- ✓ Every person, including government officials, must follow the law
- · Only citizens are required to obey the law
The rule of law is a core Australian value: all people and institutions are equally subject to the law, without exception.
Australia's system of government is best described as:
- · A monarchy governed solely by a king or queen
- ✓ A parliamentary democracy
- · A one-party republic
Australia is a parliamentary democracy where citizens elect representatives to parliament to make decisions on their behalf.