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Difficulty: MediumVoting in Elections and Referendums

Australian citizenship offers several privileges that allow individuals to have a direct say in how the country is governed and how the Constitution is changed. Which of the following is a privilege held by Australian citizens?

  1. Voting in federal and state elections and in a referendumAnswer
  2. B
    Voting in federal elections while holding permanent residency status
  3. C
    Obeying the laws of Australia and serving on a jury if called

Answer

The correct answer is voting in federal and state elections and in a referendum.
The privilege to vote in federal and state elections, as well as in referendums to change the Australian Constitution, is a fundamental right reserved for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. This allows them to have a direct influence on the government and the laws of the country.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the status required for voting in Australia.
Only Australian citizens have the right to vote in federal elections.
Voting is a privilege and a responsibility tied specifically to citizenship status.
2
Distinguish between an election and a referendum.
Elections choose representatives, while referendums are votes to change the Constitution.
Both are democratic processes where the privilege of voting is exercised by citizens.
3
Differentiate between privileges and responsibilities.
Voting is a privilege (a right), whereas obeying the law and jury duty are responsibilities (obligations).
The question specifically asks for a privilege, so responsibilities must be excluded.

Key Concept

Privileges of Australian Citizenship

Hints

1
Think about which of these actions is a 'right' you gain only after your citizenship ceremony.
2
Remember that a referendum is a special type of vote used specifically to change the Constitution.

Practice More

Review the section on Responsibilities of Citizenship to better distinguish them from Privileges.
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