Part 4, Australian values

8 free practice questions from Part 4, Australian values of Our Common Bond, each with the answer and the part of the booklet that proves it. The app and the workbook have all 74.

Values question

Does Australia have an official national religion?

  1. No, people are free to follow any religion they choose
  2. Yes, Christianity is the official religion
  3. Yes, but other religions are also allowed
  4. No, religion is not allowed in public
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A. No, people are free to follow any religion they choose
There is no official national religion. People are free to follow any religion, or none, as long as they obey Australian law.
Source, Our Common Bond, Part 4, Australian values
Values question

Is it acceptable to promote violence against a group because of their religion?

  1. No, it is never acceptable
  2. Yes, if the group disagrees with you
  3. Yes, if it is only online
  4. Yes, if it is said in private
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A. No, it is never acceptable
Promoting violence against a person or group, for example because of their religion, is against Australian values and law.
Source, Our Common Bond, Part 4, Australian values
Values question

Who can join the Australian Defence Force and the police force?

  1. Only men
  2. Only men who have finished school
  3. Only people born in Australia
  4. Both men and women
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D. Both men and women
Both men and women can join the Australian Defence Force and the police force.
Source, Our Common Bond, Part 4, Australian values
Values question

You suspect your neighbour may be planning a serious crime. What should you do?

  1. Tell only your family
  2. Keep it a secret to protect your neighbour
  3. Wait until the crime happens
  4. Report it to government authorities as soon as possible
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D. Report it to government authorities as soon as possible
If people suspect someone may be planning a serious crime, they should report it to government authorities as soon as possible.
Source, Our Common Bond, Part 4, Australian values
Values question

Where should Australian citizens live out Australian values?

  1. Only when they travel overseas
  2. Only at citizenship ceremonies
  3. In their everyday life and local community
  4. Only at government offices
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C. In their everyday life and local community
Citizenship is about living out the values in everyday life and in the local community.
Source, Our Common Bond, Part 4, Australian values
Values question

In Australia, physical violence against a spouse or partner is

  1. Allowed if it happens at home
  2. Allowed if the couple is married
  3. A private family matter
  4. A criminal offence
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D. A criminal offence
Physical violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and is a criminal offence in Australia.
Source, Our Common Bond, Part 4, Australian values
Values question

Why is peaceful public protest accepted in Australia?

  1. It helps the police find criminals
  2. It is a religious tradition
  3. It is required by the courts
  4. It is an essential part of democracy
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D. It is an essential part of democracy
Tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy.
Source, Our Common Bond, Part 4, Australian values
Values question

What are all Australian people expected to do with Australian values?

  1. Keep them only at home
  2. Follow them only at work
  3. Change them every year
  4. Respect, share and uphold them
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D. Respect, share and uphold them
Every Australian is expected to respect, share and uphold these values, which is why understanding them matters before becoming a citizen.
Source, Our Common Bond, Part 4, Australian values

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