Australia has laws made by federal and state parliaments, as well as local governments, to ensure the community remains peaceful and orderly. According to the responsibilities of citizenship, who is legally required to obey these laws while they are in Australia?
- All people in Australia, including citizens, permanent residents, and visitors from other countries.Answer
- BOnly Australian citizens, as they are the only ones who have made a formal pledge to uphold the nation's legal system.
- COnly people who have registered to vote, as this registration confirms their acceptance of the government's legal authority.
Answer
All people in Australia, including citizens, permanent residents, and visitors from other countries.
The correct answer is that all people in Australia—including citizens, permanent residents, and visitors—must obey the law. This ensures that the rule of law is applied equally and that the community remains safe and orderly for everyone currently in the country.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Universal application of Australian law
Hints
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Think about whether a tourist is allowed to break traffic laws just because they aren't a citizen.
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The 'Rule of Law' in Australia means that everyone is equal under the law, regardless of their background or status.
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Everyone living in or visiting Australia must obey the laws made by federal, state, and local governments.
Practice More
Review the 'Rule of Law' and 'Democratic Beliefs' sections to see how they connect to the responsibility of obeying the law.
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