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Răspuns corect:Popoarele aborigene și insularii din Strâmtoarea Torres

Who were the first people to live in Australia? — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Răspuns corect:Sunt cele mai vechi culturi continue din lume.

What is special about the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? — They are the oldest continuous cultures in the world.

Răspuns corect:Din Australia continentală și din Tasmania

Where do Aboriginal people come from? — Mainland Australia and Tasmania

Răspuns corect:De peste 40.000 de ani

According to archaeology, how long have Aboriginal people lived in Australia? — More than 40,000 years

Răspuns corect:Din insulele dintre vârful nordic al statului Queensland și Papua Noua Guinee

Where do Torres Strait Islander peoples come from? — The islands between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea

Răspuns corect:Prin povești, artă și dans

How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples express their deep connection to the land? — Through stories, art and dance

Răspuns corect:Peste 100

How many distinct Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia today? — More than 100

Răspuns corect:Mai puțin de 5 la sută

What share of Australia's population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? — Less than 5 per cent

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples all share one single, identical culture. — False

Răspuns corect:26 ianuarie 1788

On what date did the First Fleet land and start the first British settlement in Australia? — 26 January 1788

Răspuns corect:11

How many ships sailed to Australia in the First Fleet? — 11

Răspuns corect:Sydney Cove

Where did the First Fleet land to set up the first British settlement? — Sydney Cove

Răspuns corect:Pentru că legile britanice erau aspre, iar închisorile erau prea pline

Why did Great Britain send convicts to Australia? — Because British laws were harsh and the prisons were too full

Răspuns corect:Căpitanul Arthur Phillip

Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales? — Captain Arthur Phillip

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false? Most of the free settlers who came to the early colonies were from Britain and Ireland. — True

Răspuns corect:1851

In which year did the Australian gold rush begin? — 1851

Răspuns corect:Chinezii

During the gold rush, which group became the first large group of migrants from outside Europe? — Chinese

Răspuns corect:S-a mai mult decât dublat

What happened to Australia's population in the ten years after gold was found? — It more than doubled

Răspuns corect:1 ianuarie 1901

On what date did the colonies unite to form one nation? — 1 January 1901

Răspuns corect:Înalta Curte a Australiei (High Court of Australia)

At Federation, the Constitution set up a national parliament, a national government and which court? — The High Court of Australia

Răspuns corect:Aproximativ 4 milioane

About how many people lived in Australia at Federation in 1901, not counting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? — About 4 million

Răspuns corect:Referendumul din 1967

After which event were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples included when counting Australia's population? — The 1967 referendum

Răspuns corect:Din alte țări europene

After World War II, a large wave of migrants who were not British came to Australia. Where did most of them come from? — Other countries in Europe

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? Migrants to Australia have come from fewer than 50 countries. — False

Răspuns corect:Engleza

What is Australia's national language? — English

Răspuns corect:Canberra

Which city is the national capital of Australia? — Canberra

Răspuns corect:Șase

How many states does Australia have? — Six

Răspuns corect:New South Wales

Which present-day state began as the first British colony in Australia? — New South Wales

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales. — True

Răspuns corect:Victoria

Which is the smallest state on the Australian mainland? — Victoria

Răspuns corect:Victoria

A gold rush in the 1850s made which colony, now a state, very rich? — Victoria

Răspuns corect:Brisbane

What is the capital city of Queensland? — Brisbane

Răspuns corect:Queensland

The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of which state? — Queensland

Răspuns corect:Western Australia

Which is the largest state in Australia by area? — Western Australia

Răspuns corect:Western Australia

The Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River and the Kimberley are all in which state? — Western Australia

Răspuns corect:Adelaide

What is the capital city of South Australia? — Adelaide

Răspuns corect:South Australia

In which state can you visit the Barossa Valley and the Flinders Ranges? — South Australia

Răspuns corect:Strâmtoarea Bass (Bass Strait)

Which stretch of water separates Tasmania from the mainland? — Bass Strait

Răspuns corect:Hobart

What is the capital city of Tasmania? — Hobart

Răspuns corect:Teritoriul Capitalei Australiene (Australian Capital Territory)

Parliament House and the High Court of Australia are in which part of the country? — The Australian Capital Territory

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: Canberra is a city on the coast. — False

Răspuns corect:Outback-ul din Teritoriul de Nord

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon are in which part of Australia? — Outback Northern Territory

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: Queensland is the smallest state in Australia. — False

Răspuns corect:Un păstrător tradițional (Traditional Custodian) al pământului local

Who gives a Welcome to Country? — A Traditional Custodian of the local land

Răspuns corect:O călătorie în siguranță prin pământul oamenilor locului

Traditionally, what was a Welcome to Country meant to give visitors? — A safe journey through the land of the local people

Răspuns corect:O ceremonie cu fum

Which of these can be part of a Welcome to Country? — A smoking ceremony

Răspuns corect:Chiar la început, ca prim punct

When during an event is a Welcome to Country usually held? — At the very beginning, as the first item

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: only an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Elder may give an Acknowledgement of Country. — False

Răspuns corect:Arată respect față de păstrătorii tradiționali ai pământului

What does an Acknowledgement of Country do? — It shows respect for the Traditional Custodians of the land

Răspuns corect:26 ianuarie

On which date is Australia Day celebrated? — 26 January

Răspuns corect:Sosirea Primei Flote din Marea Britanie, în 1788

What event in Australia's history does Australia Day mark? — The arrival of the First Fleet from Britain in 1788

Răspuns corect:Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

Anzac Day is held on 25 April. What does the word ANZAC stand for? — Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

Răspuns corect:Türkiye (Turcia)

On 25 April 1915, during World War I, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at Gallipoli. In which country is Gallipoli? — Türkiye (Turkey)

Răspuns corect:Albastru, alb și roșu

Which colours are used on the Australian National Flag? — Blue, white and red

Răspuns corect:Istoria colonizării britanice a Australiei

What does the Union Jack in the top left corner of the Australian National Flag stand for? — Australia's history of British settlement

Răspuns corect:Cele șase state, plus un colț pentru teritorii

The Commonwealth Star on the Australian National Flag has seven points. What do these points stand for? — The six states, plus one point for the territories

Răspuns corect:Crucea Sudului

Which group of stars is shown on the right-hand side of the Australian National Flag? — The Southern Cross

Răspuns corect:Soarele

What does the yellow circle in the middle of the Aboriginal Flag stand for? — The sun

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: on the Aboriginal Flag, the red part stands for the sea. — False

Răspuns corect:Marea

What does the blue part of the Torres Strait Islander Flag stand for? — The sea

Răspuns corect:Un acoperământ de cap al unui dansator

Which white shape is in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander Flag, standing for all Torres Strait Islanders? — A dancer's headdress

Răspuns corect:Principalele grupuri de insule din Strâmtoarea Torres

On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, what do the points of the white star stand for? — The main island groups of the Torres Strait

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag are both officially recognised flags of Australia. — True

Răspuns corect:Un cangur și un emu

Which two animals hold up the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms? — A kangaroo and an emu

Răspuns corect:Cele șase state unite într-o singură națiune

What does the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represent? — The six states united as one nation

Răspuns corect:Salcâmul auriu (golden wattle)

What is Australia's national flower? — Golden wattle

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: Australia's national colours are green and gold. — True

Răspuns corect:Opalul

Which gemstone is Australia's national gemstone? — Opal

Răspuns corect:Advance Australia Fair

What is the name of Australia's national anthem? — Advance Australia Fair

Răspuns corect:De la poporul australian

In Australia's parliamentary democracy, where does the government's power come from? — The Australian people

Răspuns corect:Votează pentru reprezentanți la alegeri

How do Australians decide who makes laws on their behalf? — They vote for representatives in elections

Răspuns corect:Votând pe altcineva la următoarele alegeri

How can the people hold their elected representatives responsible for what they do? — By voting for someone else at the next election

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: In Australia, a police officer must obey the law just like everyone else. — True

Răspuns corect:Aceleași legi se aplică tuturor, indiferent de poziție sau origine

What does it mean that all Australians are equal under the law? — The same laws apply to everyone, whatever their position or background

Răspuns corect:Aceleași drepturi și același respect ca orice altă persoană

Sam uses a wheelchair. What rights does Sam have in Australia? — The same rights and respect as every other person

Răspuns corect:Să convingă pe alții în mod pașnic și să folosească procesul democratic

A group of Australians wants a law to be changed. What is the accepted way to do this? — Persuade others peacefully and use the democratic process

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: In Australia, using violence to make others change their opinions is acceptable if the cause is important enough. — False

Răspuns corect:Fiecare persoană, indiferent de origine sau convingeri

Who should be treated with respect in Australia? — Every person, whatever their background or beliefs

Răspuns corect:Da, atâta timp cât rămân în limitele legii

Can people in Australia say in public that they think the government is doing a bad job? — Yes, as long as they stay within the law

Răspuns corect:Un grup înființat pentru a plănui infracțiuni

Freedom of association lets people join many kinds of groups. Which group does it NOT protect? — A group set up to plan crimes

Răspuns corect:Poate urma orice religie sau nicio religie

Which statement about a person's religion in Australia is correct? — They may follow any religion, or no religion at all

Răspuns corect:Guvernul este separat de toate religiile

Australia's government is described as secular. What does this mean? — The government is separate from all religions

Răspuns corect:Iudeo-creștină

Which religious tradition has had the biggest influence on Australia's heritage? — Judaeo-Christian

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: Good Friday is a public holiday in Australia. — True

Răspuns corect:Pentru a opri tratamentul inechitabil din cauza rasei, sexului, vârstei sau dizabilității

Why does Australia have laws against discrimination? — To stop unfair treatment because of race, sex, age or disability

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: In Australia, women and men have the same rights. — True

Răspuns corect:Împotriva legii

A manager refuses to promote a worker only because she is a woman. Under Australian law, this is: — Against the law

Răspuns corect:Succesul ar trebui să vină din efortul tău, nu din avere sau familie

What does the Australian idea of a 'fair go' mean? — Success should come from your effort, not your wealth or family

Răspuns corect:În Australia nu există diferențe formale de clasă

Which statement about social class in Australia is correct? — There are no formal class distinctions in Australia

Răspuns corect:Să respecte legile Australiei

Which of these is a responsibility of every Australian citizen? — Obeying the laws of Australia

Răspuns corect:Cetățenii australieni de 18 ani sau mai mult

Who must vote in federal elections in Australia? — Australian citizens aged 18 or over

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: voting in a referendum is optional for Australian citizens aged 18 or over. — False

Răspuns corect:Alegeri pentru consiliul local

In some states, voting may not be compulsory in which kind of election? — Local council elections

Răspuns corect:Înrolarea în forțele de apărare este voluntară

Citizens have a responsibility to help defend Australia if the need arises. Which statement about the Australian Defence Force is correct? — Joining the defence force is voluntary

Răspuns corect:Dacă persoana acuzată este vinovată sau nevinovată

What does a jury decide in a court case? — Whether the accused person is guilty or not guilty

Răspuns corect:Din numele aflate în lista electorală (electoral roll)

How are people chosen to be called for jury service? — From the names on the electoral roll

Răspuns corect:Să solicite pentru copil cetățenia australiană prin descendență

An Australian citizen has a baby while living overseas. What can the parent do? — Apply for Australian citizenship by descent for the child

Răspuns corect:Un post în Serviciul Public Australian

Applying for which kind of job is a privilege of Australian citizenship? — A job in the Australian Public Service

Răspuns corect:Armata (Army), Marina (Navy) și Forțele Aeriene (Air Force)

Australian citizens can apply to join the Australian Defence Force. Which three services make up the defence force? — The Army, the Navy and the Air Force

Răspuns corect:Deține și cetățenia altei țări

An Australian citizen wants to stand for election to the federal parliament. Which of these would stop them? — They also hold citizenship of another country

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: Australian citizens need a visa to come back into Australia after a trip overseas. — False

Răspuns corect:La o ambasadă, un înalt comisariat sau un consulat al Australiei (embassy, high commission or consulate)

An Australian citizen is caught up in a natural disaster while travelling overseas. Where can they ask for help? — At an Australian embassy, high commission or consulate

Răspuns corect:Să obțină un pașaport de urgență dacă și l-a pierdut sau i-a fost furat

Which of these can Australian consular officials help a citizen with while they are overseas? — Getting an emergency passport if theirs is lost or stolen

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: Australian citizens travelling overseas must obey the laws of the country they are visiting. — True

Răspuns corect:Voluntariatul la o organizație caritabilă locală

Which of these is a voluntary way to take part in the community, not a duty of citizens? — Volunteering at a local charity

Răspuns corect:Oficiul Fiscal Australian (Australian Taxation Office)

Which organisation collects taxes for the Australian Government? — The Australian Taxation Office

Răspuns corect:Pentru servicii precum sănătatea, școlile și drumurile

What are taxes in Australia used for? — Services such as healthcare, schools and roads

Răspuns corect:Comisia Electorală Australiană (Australian Electoral Commission)

Which organisation runs federal elections and referendums in Australia? — The Australian Electoral Commission

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? The Australian Electoral Commission must follow the government's instructions when it runs an election. — False

Răspuns corect:Felul în care votezi rămâne privat, dacă nu spui tu altora

Australians vote by secret ballot. What does this mean? — How you vote stays private unless you tell others

Răspuns corect:Poate fi amendat

What can happen to an enrolled citizen who does not vote and has no good reason? — They can be fined

Răspuns corect:Lista persoanelor înscrise pentru a vota

What is the electoral roll? — The list of people who are enrolled to vote

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false? To vote in a federal election, you must be enrolled. — True

Răspuns corect:O zonă care alege un membru în Camera Reprezentanților

What is an electorate (also called a division or seat)? — An area that elects one member to the House of Representatives

Răspuns corect:Să iei legătura cu reprezentantul tău ales

You are worried about a problem in your community. What can you do? — Contact your elected representative

Răspuns corect:Șase

Before 1901, how many self-governing British colonies were there in Australia? — Six

Răspuns corect:Comerțul dintre colonii era lent și scump

Each colony had its own rules on things like trade, transport and the post. What problem did this cause before Federation? — Trade between the colonies was slow and expensive

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: in the years before Federation, a sense of Australian national identity was already growing through sport, songs, poems and art. — True

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: the Australian Constitution was written and passed by the first Australian Parliament after Federation. — False

Răspuns corect:Camera Reprezentanților și Senatul (House of Representatives and Senate)

The Constitution set up a national Parliament with two houses. What are they called? — The House of Representatives and the Senate

Răspuns corect:Înalta Curte a Australiei (High Court of Australia)

Which body has the final power to apply and interpret the law, including the Constitution? — The High Court of Australia

Răspuns corect:Parlamentul adoptă modificarea propusă, apoi alegătorii o aprobă printr-un referendum

The Constitution is Australia's highest law. How can it be changed? — Parliament passes the proposed change, then the voters approve it at a referendum

Răspuns corect:De o majoritate a alegătorilor din întreaga țară și de o majoritate a alegătorilor din cel puțin patru dintre cele șase state

What does a proposed change to the Constitution need in order to pass at a referendum? — A majority of voters across the nation and a majority of voters in at least four of the six states

Răspuns corect:Ca aborigenii și insularii din Strâmtoarea Torres să fie numărați ca parte a populației Australiei

In 1967 more than 90% of voters said Yes at a referendum. What did this vote allow? — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be counted as part of Australia's population

Răspuns corect:Pentru ca nicio persoană sau grup să nu aibă toată puterea

Why does Australia's Constitution split the power of government into three separate parts? — So that no one person or group has all the power

Răspuns corect:Parlamentul ales

Who holds legislative power, the power to make and change laws? — The elected Parliament

Răspuns corect:Puterea de a pune legile în practică

What does executive power mean? — The power to put laws into practice

Răspuns corect:Prim-ministrul și miniștrii

Which of these is part of the executive arm of government? — The Prime Minister and ministers

Răspuns corect:Miniștrii

Who is responsible for the work of government departments? — Ministers

Răspuns corect:Un judecător dintr-o instanță

Which of these people uses judicial power, the power to interpret and apply the law? — A judge in a court

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? When deciding a case, Australian courts must follow the instructions of the government. — False

Răspuns corect:Regele Australiei (King of Australia)

Who is Australia's Head of State? — The King of Australia

Răspuns corect:Australia are un Rege, iar puterile lui sunt stabilite și limitate de Constituție

Australia is a constitutional monarchy. What does this mean? — Australia has a King, and his powers are set out and limited by the Constitution

Răspuns corect:Guvernatorul General (Governor-General)

The King does not live in Australia. Who carries out his powers and duties at the national level? — The Governor-General

Răspuns corect:De Rege, la recomandarea prim-ministrului

How is the Governor-General chosen? — By the King, on the advice of the Prime Minister

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? The Governor-General belongs to the party in government and helps it make political decisions. — False

Răspuns corect:Îi dă încuviințarea regală, astfel încât devine lege

A bill has been passed by both Houses of the federal Parliament. What does the Governor-General do next? — Gives it Royal Assent, so it becomes law

Răspuns corect:Guvernatorul General (Governor-General)

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force? — The Governor-General

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false? The Governor-General formally starts the process for holding a federal election. — True

Răspuns corect:Guvernatorul (Governor)

Who represents the King in each Australian state? — The Governor

Răspuns corect:Administratorul (Administrator)

In the Northern Territory, who is appointed by the Governor-General to carry out duties like those of a state Governor? — The Administrator

Răspuns corect:Premier (Premier)

What is the title of the leader of a state government, such as the government of Victoria? — Premier

Răspuns corect:Un primar sau un președinte de comitat

Who leads a local council? — A Mayor or Shire President

Răspuns corect:Un membru al parlamentului responsabil de un domeniu precum sănătatea

In Australian government, what is a minister? — A member of parliament in charge of an area such as health

Răspuns corect:Camera Reprezentanților (House of Representatives)

Which part of the federal Parliament is also called the Lower House or the People's House? — The House of Representatives

Răspuns corect:Numărul de oameni care locuiesc în stat

What decides how many members each state has in the House of Representatives? — The number of people who live in the state

Răspuns corect:12

How many senators does each state elect to the Senate? — 12

Răspuns corect:2

How many senators do the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory each have? — 2

Răspuns corect:Pentru că fiecare stat are același număr de senatori, indiferent de mărime

The Senate is sometimes called the States' House. Why? — Because each state has the same number of senators, whatever its size

Răspuns corect:Independent

What do we call a member of Parliament who does not belong to any political party? — An independent

Răspuns corect:Două sau mai multe partide care lucrează împreună

In Australian politics, what is a coalition? — Two or more parties that work together

Răspuns corect:Liberal, Laburist (Labor), Naționalii și Verzii

Which list names four of the main political parties in Australia? — Liberal, Labor, the Nationals and the Greens

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? Australians must join a political party before they can vote in an election. — False

Răspuns corect:Partidul sau coaliția cu majoritatea în Camera Reprezentanților

After a federal election, which group forms the government? — The party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives

Răspuns corect:Prim-ministru

What is the title of the leader of the federal government? — The Prime Minister

Răspuns corect:Cel mai mare partid sau cea mai mare coaliție care nu este la guvernare

Which group usually forms the Opposition in the federal Parliament? — The largest party or coalition that is not in government

Răspuns corect:Guvernatorul General

The Prime Minister chooses people to be ministers. Who then formally appoints them? — The Governor-General

Răspuns corect:Cei mai înalți miniștri, care iau deciziile esențiale

What is the Cabinet in the Australian Government? — The most senior ministers, who make the key decisions

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? A Bill (a proposed law) becomes law as soon as the House of Representatives passes it, even if the Senate votes against it. — False

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false? Each Australian state has its own parliament and its own constitution. — True

Răspuns corect:În orașul capitală al statului respectiv

Where is the government of each Australian state based? — In the capital city of that state

Răspuns corect:Constituția protejează drepturile statelor într-un fel în care nu le protejează pe cele ale teritoriilor.

Which statement about Australia's states and territories is correct? — The Constitution protects the rights of the states in a way that it does not protect the territories.

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false? The Australian Parliament can change or cancel a law made by a self-governing territory. — True

Răspuns corect:Orașe, comitate rurale, localități sau municipalități

What are local government areas in Australia usually called? — Cities, shires, towns or municipalities

Răspuns corect:Un consiliu ales de oamenii din localitate

Who usually makes decisions for a local government area? — A council elected by local people

Răspuns corect:Guvernul Australiei (federal)

Which level of government is responsible for immigration and citizenship? — The Australian (federal) Government

Răspuns corect:Guvernul Australiei (federal)

Which level of government looks after Australia's defence forces? — The Australian (federal) Government

Răspuns corect:Guvernul Australiei (federal)

Which level of government pays social security, such as the age pension and family support payments? — The Australian (federal) Government

Răspuns corect:Guvernul statului

In an Australian state, which level of government is responsible for the police and ambulance services? — The state government

Răspuns corect:Colectarea gunoiului menajer

Which of these is usually done by the local council? — Collecting household rubbish

Răspuns corect:Consiliul local

A neighbour's dog keeps barking all night. Which level of government usually deals with noise and animal control? — The local council

Răspuns corect:Pe probele prezentate în instanță

What must an Australian court base its decision on when it decides whether someone is guilty? — The evidence presented in court

Răspuns corect:Un judecător dintr-o instanță inferioară

What is a magistrate? — A judge in a lower court

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? In Australia, a judge can be removed from the job for making a decision the government does not like. — False

Răspuns corect:Ca nevinovată până când o instanță o declară vinovată

How is a person who has been charged with a crime treated in Australia? — As innocent until a court finds them guilty

Răspuns corect:Dreptul de a fi reprezentată de un avocat

Which right does a person accused of a crime have in Australia? — The right to be represented by a lawyer

Răspuns corect:Să mențină pacea și să protejeze viața și bunurile

What is one of the main jobs of the police in Australia? — To keep peace and protect life and property

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? In Australia, the government can tell the police which person to arrest or charge. — False

Răspuns corect:Poliția Federală Australiană (Australian Federal Police)

Which police force investigates crimes against national laws, such as drug trafficking and threats to national security? — The Australian Federal Police

Răspuns corect:Este o infracțiune gravă, chiar dacă polițistul refuză

What does Australian law say about offering money or a gift to a police officer so they will let you off? — It is a serious crime, even if the officer says no

Răspuns corect:Necunoașterea legii nu este o scuză pentru încălcarea ei

A person breaks a law and says they did not know that the law existed. What is true? — Not knowing the law is not an excuse for breaking it

Răspuns corect:Cumpărarea sau deținerea de droguri ilegale

Which of these is against the law in Australia? — Buying or having illegal drugs

Răspuns corect:Atât bărbații, cât și femeile

Who can be sent to prison for domestic and family violence in Australia? — Both men and women

Răspuns corect:Toți cei din mașină

Who must wear a seatbelt in a car in Australia? — Everyone in the car

Răspuns corect:Pe toată lumea

Under the rule of law in Australia, who does the law protect? — Everyone

Răspuns corect:Da, legea se aplică și când nu se uită nimeni

Late at night, a driver is on an empty road with no police or cameras nearby. Does the driver still have to keep to the speed limit? — Yes, the law applies even when nobody is watching

Răspuns corect:Poate primi o pedeapsă, precum o amendă sau o pedeapsă cu închisoarea

What may happen to a person who breaks the law in Australia? — They may face a penalty, such as a fine or a prison sentence

Răspuns corect:Legea australiană se aplică tuturor celor aflați în Australia, indiferent de origine

A new arrival says the laws of their home country should apply to them while they live in Australia. Which statement is correct? — Australian law applies to everyone in Australia, whatever their background

Răspuns corect:Legea australiană se aplică, iar nicio regulă religioasă nu o poate înlocui

Your neighbour says that the rules of their religion come before Australian law. Which statement is correct? — Australian law applies, and no religious rule can override it

Răspuns corect:Că participarea la alegeri este considerată foarte importantă

Voting in federal, state and territory elections is compulsory for adult Australian citizens. What does this show? — That taking part in elections is considered very important

Răspuns corect:Să faci ce ți se cere

A police officer makes a lawful request, such as asking you to pull your car over. What should you do? — Do what you are asked

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: Australians are expected to support the police when they carry out their lawful duties. — True

Răspuns corect:Oamenii pot spune și scrie ce gândesc, atâta timp cât rămân în limitele legii

What does freedom of speech mean in Australia? — People can say and write what they think, as long as they stay within the law

Răspuns corect:Da, presa este liberă să critice guvernul, în limitele legii

Can newspapers, radio and TV in Australia criticise the government? — Yes, the media are free to criticise the government, within the law

Răspuns corect:Ca o parte importantă a democrației

How is peaceful protest against the government seen in Australia? — As an important part of democracy

Răspuns corect:Nu, nu este niciodată acceptabil

Is it acceptable in Australia to encourage violence against people because of their religion or ethnic background? — No, it is never acceptable

Răspuns corect:Răspândirea de povești false despre o persoană, care îi știrbesc numele bun

Which of these is NOT protected by freedom of speech in Australia? — Spreading false stories about a person that damage their good name

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: freedom of speech allows you to urge other people to break the law. — False

Răspuns corect:Să se alăture oricărui grup legal, precum un partid politic sau un sindicat

What does freedom of association allow people in Australia to do? — Join any legal group, such as a political party or a trade union

Răspuns corect:Nu poți fi obligat să te înscrii într-un partid politic

Your manager says you must join a certain political party to keep your job. What does freedom of association say about this? — You cannot be forced to join a political party

Răspuns corect:Distrugerea bunurilor sau rănirea oamenilor

Which of these is NOT allowed at a protest in Australia? — Damaging property or hurting people

Răspuns corect:Nu, a avea mai mult de un soț sau o soție în același timp este ilegal

A man in Australia is already married. Can he legally marry a second wife while his first marriage continues? — No, having more than one spouse at a time is illegal

Răspuns corect:Este o infracțiune gravă și poate duce la închisoare

What is the legal position on forcing someone to marry in Australia? — It is a serious crime and can lead to prison

Răspuns corect:Nu este acceptabil, pentru că intoleranța religioasă contravine valorilor australiene

A person regularly insults and excludes neighbours because of their faith. How do Australian values view this behaviour? — It is not acceptable, because religious intolerance goes against Australian values

Răspuns corect:Au aceleași drepturi și trebuie tratați în mod egal

A Buddhist and a Christian live in the same town in Australia. How does the law treat them? — They have the same rights and must be treated equally

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: in Australia, two men or two women can legally marry each other. — True

Răspuns corect:Toată lumea are aceleași drepturi, indiferent de rasă sau origine

How does Australian law treat people of different races and national or ethnic backgrounds? — Everyone has the same rights, whatever their race or origin

Răspuns corect:Amândoi au același drept de a merge la școală și de a continua studiile

A family in Australia has a son and a daughter. What chances do they have to get an education? — Both have the same right to go to school and to study further

Răspuns corect:Femeile pot vota și pot candida pentru parlament

Which statement about women and politics in Australia is correct? — Women can vote and can stand for parliament

Răspuns corect:Da, femeile se pot alătura ambelor

Can women serve in the Australian Defence Force and in the police? — Yes, women can join both

Răspuns corect:În mod egal, conform aceleiași legi

A man and a woman each go to an Australian court in the same kind of case. How should the court treat them? — Equally, under the same law

Răspuns corect:Angajatorul îi poate da postul Anei, pentru că este mai bine calificată

Ana and Tom apply for the same job. Ana has better qualifications for it. What is right in Australia? — The employer can give Ana the job because she is better qualified

Răspuns corect:Este infracțiune, chiar dacă s-a întâmplat acasă, în familie

A man hits his wife during an argument at home. What is true under Australian law? — It is a crime, even though it happened at home within the family

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false: in Australia, a husband or wife cannot get a divorce if the other spouse objects. — False

Răspuns corect:Mulți migranți au devenit lideri în domenii precum afacerile, artele și sportul

Which statement about migrants in Australia is correct? — Many migrants have become leaders in fields such as business, the arts and sport

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false: shouting insults and threats at someone in the street can be against the law in Australia. — True

Răspuns corect:Să discute calm și, dacă e nevoie, să recurgă la mediere sau la instanțe

Two neighbours strongly disagree about where their shared fence should be. What is the right way to deal with this in Australia? — Talk about it calmly and, if needed, use mediation or the courts

Răspuns corect:16 sau 17 ani, în funcție de stat sau teritoriu

What is the age of consent for sexual activity in Australia? — 16 or 17, depending on the state or territory

Răspuns corect:Nu, este ilegal peste tot în Australia, chiar dacă ea este de acord

A 25-year-old man wants a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Is this legal anywhere in Australia? — No, it is illegal everywhere in Australia, even if she agrees

Răspuns corect:Să respecți părerile altora, chiar dacă nu ești de acord

What does tolerance mean in everyday life in Australia? — Respecting other people's views, even when you disagree

Răspuns corect:Să-i respecți alegerea, chiar dacă nu ești de acord cu ea

Your adult daughter decides to marry someone you do not like. Which response fits Australian values? — Respect her choice, even if you disagree with it

Răspuns corect:Acesta este abuz rasial și nu este acceptat în Australia

At a football match, a spectator shouts racist insults at a player. Which statement is correct? — This is racial abuse, and it is not accepted in Australia

Răspuns corect:La Comisia Australiană pentru Drepturile Omului (Australian Human Rights Commission)

Where can a person report racism in Australia? — To the Australian Human Rights Commission

Răspuns corect:Să se întrețină pe ei înșiși și familia, pe cât pot

What is expected of people in Australia who are able to work? — To support themselves and their family where they can

Răspuns corect:Să-i aduci o masă unui vecin în vârstă care locuiește singur

Which of these is a good example of mateship? — Bringing a meal to an elderly neighbour who lives alone

Răspuns corect:Să-ți dai timpul pentru a ajuta pe alții, fără să fii plătit

What does it mean to volunteer in your community? — To give your time to help others without being paid

Răspuns corect:Adevărat

True or false? During the 2019–20 bushfires, many multicultural communities in Australia collected donations to help people affected by the fires. — True

Răspuns corect:Să anunți autoritățile, precum poliția

You find out that someone is planning a serious crime. What should you do? — Report it to the authorities, such as the police

Răspuns corect:Poliției

If you suspect that a child is being abused, who should you report it to? — The police

Răspuns corect:Fals

True or false? In Australia, sharing sexual images of a person online without their consent is allowed. — False

Răspuns corect:Față de Australia și poporul ei

When people become Australian citizens, to whom do they pledge their loyalty? — To Australia and its people

Răspuns corect:Da, dacă cealaltă țară permite, dar în Australia trebuie să respecte legea australiană

Can an Australian citizen also be a citizen of another country? — Yes, if the other country allows it, but in Australia they must obey Australian law

Răspuns corect:Da, este împotriva legii australiene atât în Australia, cât și în străinătate

Is sexual activity with a child under 16 a crime for Australians when they are overseas? — Yes, it is against Australian law both in Australia and overseas

Răspuns corect:Dezvăluirea secretelor guvernului pe rețelele sociale

Which of these actions would go against Australia's interests or security? — Sharing government secrets on social media