In Australia, the 'rule of law' is a fundamental principle where all people are equal under the law and no one is above it. Based on this principle, which of the following statements correctly describes who is required to obey Australian laws?
- Everyone living in or visiting Australia, including citizens, permanent residents, and visitors.Cevap
- BOnly Australian citizens, as visitors and temporary residents are governed by the laws of their home countries while in Australia.
- CAll people except for high-ranking government officials and religious leaders, who may have different legal requirements.
Cevap
Everyone living in or visiting Australia, including citizens, permanent residents, and visitors, must obey the law.
The correct answer is that everyone in Australia must obey the law because the Australian democratic system is built on the rule of law. This means that laws apply equally to every person in the country, whether they are a citizen, a permanent resident, or just visiting on a holiday or work visa.
Adım Adım Çözüm
Anahtar Kavram
The Rule of Law and Universal Legal Responsibility
İpuçları
1
Think about whether a tourist can ignore traffic lights just because they aren't a citizen.
2
In Australia, the 'rule of law' means that nobody gets a 'special pass' to break the rules.
3
The responsibility to obey the law applies to everyone currently standing on Australian soil.
Daha Fazla Pratik
Review the section on 'The Rule of Law' in the official resource book to see how it relates to 'Equality in Australia'.
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