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Difficulty: MediumApplying for an Australian Passport

Australian citizens traveling abroad use a passport to confirm their identity and status. Under the principles of Australian democracy, how is the ability to apply for this document categorized?

  1. It is a privilege of Australian citizenship.Answer
  2. B
    It is a mandatory responsibility of every Australian citizen.
  3. C
    It is a universal right available to any person currently residing in Australia.

Answer

It is a privilege of Australian citizenship.
The correct answer identifies that applying for a passport is a privilege of citizenship. In the Australian democratic system, privileges are specific benefits—such as seeking election to parliament or applying for a passport—that are available only to citizens and are not mandatory duties.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the nature of the action described.
Applying for a passport is an action taken for international travel and identification.
To categorize it correctly, we must determine if it is a mandatory duty or an optional benefit.
2
Distinguish between citizen-only benefits and universal rights.
Only Australian citizens are eligible to hold an Australian passport.
Rights shared by all residents (like freedom of speech) are different from privileges restricted to citizens.
3
Differentiate between a privilege and a responsibility.
Applying for a passport is not required by law, whereas responsibilities like voting are compulsory.
Since it is an exclusive, non-mandatory benefit of being a citizen, it is classified as a privilege.

Key Concept

Privileges of Australian Citizenship

Hints

1
Think about whether every person living in Australia can get an Australian passport.
2
Consider if the government forces you to have a passport, or if you choose to apply for one.
3
Remember that 'privileges' are special benefits for citizens, while 'responsibilities' are things you must do.

Practice More

Review the other privileges of citizenship, such as seeking election to parliament and receiving consular assistance overseas.
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