Australian Citizenship Practice Test #5

All 20 questions in Practice Test #5

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1. Question 1

   Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?

   • A.To attend local council meetings
   • B.To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
   • C.To have a current Australian passport

   Correct answer: B — To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum

   It is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over to vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum (which is a vote to change the Australian Constitution). Voting is compulsory.

2. Question 2

   In a criminal trial, if the jury finds a person guilty,

   • A.the Governor-General decides the penalty
   • B.the judge decides the penalty
   • C.the judge must approve the jury's decision

   Correct answer: B — the judge decides the penalty

   In a criminal trial, if the jury finds a person guilty, the judge decides the penalty.

3. Question 3

   How does Australia balance its diversity with national unity?

   • A.By requiring all migrants to adopt British customs exclusively
   • B.By successfully combining ethnic and cultural diversity with national unity and encouraging migrants to learn English
   • C.By forbidding the use of languages other than English

   Correct answer: B — By successfully combining ethnic and cultural diversity with national unity and encouraging migrants to learn English

   Australia successfully combines ethnic and cultural diversity with national unity. Australia's national language is English, which is part of national identity and an important unifying element.

4. Question 4

   What is the role of the Australian Electoral Commission?

   • A.To determine election results on behalf of the government
   • B.To conduct federal elections and referendums, and maintain the Commonwealth electoral roll; it is independent of the government
   • C.To appoint members of Parliament

   Correct answer: B — To conduct federal elections and referendums, and maintain the Commonwealth electoral roll; it is independent of the government

   The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums, and maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll. It is independent of the government.

5. Question 5

   Should people in Australia make an effort to learn English?

   • A.People in Australia should speak whichever language is most commonly spoken in their local neighbourhood
   • B.There is no expectation to learn any particular language in Australia
   • C.Yes, English is the national language of Australia and it helps to get an education, a job, and to integrate into the community

   Correct answer: C — Yes, English is the national language of Australia and it helps to get an education, a job, and to integrate into the community

   English is the national language of Australia and an important unifying element of society. People living in Australia should make an effort to learn English — it is essential for getting an education, finding a job and integrating into the community.

6. Question 6

   Which of the following is a privilege of Australian citizenship?

   • A.serving on a jury
   • B.paying taxes
   • C.applying for work in the Australian Public Service or Defence Force

   Correct answer: C — applying for work in the Australian Public Service or Defence Force

   As an Australian citizen you can apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force.

7. Question 7

   Australian society values

   • A.equal rights
   • B.discrimination
   • C.Christians

   Correct answer: A — equal rights

   The booklet states: 'Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin.'

8. Question 8

   Under which freedom are people in Australia free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion?

   • A.Freedom of movement — people can travel anywhere in Australia
   • B.Freedom of religion — people can gather for any purpose related to their beliefs
   • C.Freedom of speech — people are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion

   Correct answer: C — Freedom of speech — people are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion

   The booklet lists this under Freedom of Speech: 'People are free to meet in public or private places for social or political discussion.'

9. Question 9

   How many countries have citizens who have made Australia their home?

   • A.More than 100 countries
   • B.More than 150 countries
   • C.More than 200 countries

   Correct answer: C — More than 200 countries

   People from more than 200 countries have made Australia their home in recent migration waves.

10. Question 10

    When filling a job, Australian law supports selecting

    • A.a person of European descent if possible
    • B.a man if possible
    • C.the person with the best skills and experience

    Correct answer: C — the person with the best skills and experience

    The booklet states: 'When an organisation needs to fill a job, the law supports that they select the person with the best skills and experience for the job.'

11. Question 11

    The biggest annual public holiday in Australia is

    • A.the Queen's Birthday
    • B.Australia Day
    • C.Commonwealth Day

    Correct answer: B — Australia Day

    It is the biggest annual public holiday in Australia.

12. Question 12

    The capital city of South Australia is

    • A.Adelaide
    • B.Sydney
    • C.Brisbane

    Correct answer: A — Adelaide

    Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia.

13. Question 13

    Which of the following are Australian freedoms?

    • A.speech, expression, religion and association under certain rules
    • B.speech, expression, association, and freedom for some religions only
    • C.speech, expression, association and religion

    Correct answer: C — speech, expression, association and religion

    The booklet lists: Freedom of speech and freedom of expression, Freedom of association, and Freedom of religion.

14. Question 14

    Which two colonies saw gold discovered in 1851?

    • A.Tasmania and Western Australia
    • B.New South Wales and Victoria
    • C.Queensland and South Australia

    Correct answer: B — New South Wales and Victoria

    In 1851, gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.

15. Question 15

    In the Senate, states are represented

    • A.based on the number of federal electorates
    • B.equally, regardless of size or population
    • C.based on their size

    Correct answer: B — equally, regardless of size or population

    All states are equally represented in the Senate regardless of their size or population.

16. Question 16

    Which of the following is true about tax?

    • A.many benefits Australians enjoy are made possible through taxes
    • B.taxes are only used to fund the Defence Force
    • C.taxes are not spent on services like defence and railways

    Correct answer: A — many benefits Australians enjoy are made possible through taxes

    Many of the benefits that Australians enjoy are made possible through taxes.

17. Question 17

    What is the age of sexual consent in Australia?

    • A.18 years old in all states and territories
    • B.16 or 17 years old depending on which state or territory you reside in
    • C.15 years old in all states and territories

    Correct answer: B — 16 or 17 years old depending on which state or territory you reside in

    In Australia, there are very strict laws concerning the age of sexual consent, which is 16 or 17 depending on which state or territory you reside in.

18. Question 18

    Why is jury service considered important in Australia's justice system?

    • A.It ensures the court system is open and fair because juries are ordinary citizens who decide guilt or innocence based on evidence
    • B.Jurors make laws and changes to the constitution
    • C.Only wealthy and educated people can serve on juries

    Correct answer: A — It ensures the court system is open and fair because juries are ordinary citizens who decide guilt or innocence based on evidence

    Jury service is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 and over. A jury is made up of ordinary Australian men and women randomly chosen from the general population who listen to evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty. This helps ensure the court system is open and fair.

19. Question 19

    How many Houses does the Australian Parliament have?

    • A.4
    • B.1
    • C.2

    Correct answer: C — 2

    The Australian Parliament has two Houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

20. Question 20

    How many mainland territories are there in Australia?

    • A.2
    • B.6
    • C.3

    Correct answer: A — 2

    There are six states and two mainland territories in Australia.