Rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens?

• A. Rights include freedom of speech and assembly; responsibilities include obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving on juries.
• B. Rights include unlimited wealth; responsibilities include ignoring taxes.
• C. Rights include only voting; responsibilities include not participating.
• D. Rights include controlling government spending.

Answer: (C)

In Australia, being a citizen means both freedoms and duties. A core freedom is the ability to express yourself and to come together with others, which includes rights like freedom of speech and freedom to assemble peacefully. Alongside these rights run important duties that keep society fair and functioning: obeying laws, paying taxes to fund public services, and, if called, serving on a jury.

This pairing best fits the idea that citizenship involves active participation in democracy—enjoying rights while also taking on responsibilities that support the rule of law and community life. The other ideas mix up what rights and duties look like in reality: wealth or avoiding taxes isn’t a citizen’s right or obligation; voting isn’t the only right and not participating isn’t a valid responsibility; and controlling government spending isn’t a personal citizen right.