Australian Citizenship Practice Test #6

All 20 questions in Practice Test #6

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1. Question 1

   Executive power is

   • A.the power to sign Bills into law
   • B.the power to interpret and apply the law
   • C.the power to put laws into practice

   Correct answer: C — the power to put laws into practice

   Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice.

2. Question 2

   Which of the following is an example of cyber abuse?

   • A.Sending a friend request to someone you have never met
   • B.Posting a negative review of a business online
   • C.Sharing sexual photos or videos of a person online without their consent

   Correct answer: C — Sharing sexual photos or videos of a person online without their consent

   Cyber abuse includes sharing sexual photos or videos online without consent, stalking a person online, and making racially abusive comments about a person online. Many types of cyber abuse are against the law in Australia.

3. Question 3

   Which of the following is true about Australian citizenship?

   • A.citizens lose the right to live freely in Australia
   • B.permanent residents can apply for an Australian passport
   • C.citizens have the privilege to apply for an Australian passport

   Correct answer: C — citizens have the privilege to apply for an Australian passport

   You also have the privilege to apply for an Australian passport.

4. Question 4

   How can the Australian Constitution be changed?

   • A.By a decision of the Prime Minister and the Governor-General
   • B.By voting in a referendum with a double majority: a majority of voters in a majority of states AND a majority of voters across the nation
   • C.By an Act of the British Parliament

   Correct answer: B — By voting in a referendum with a double majority: a majority of voters in a majority of states AND a majority of voters across the nation

   The Australian people can change the Constitution by voting in a referendum, which requires a double majority.

5. Question 5

   In Australia, taxes are collected by

   • A.federal, state and territory governments and local councils
   • B.only federal, state and territory governments
   • C.only the ATO and local councils

   Correct answer: A — federal, state and territory governments and local councils

   State and territory governments and local councils also collect taxes to pay for services.

6. Question 6

   Which of the following is an icon of Victoria?

   • A.the 12 Apostles
   • B.the Barossa Valley
   • C.the Ningaloo Coast

   Correct answer: A — the 12 Apostles

   Victoria's icons include the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles, and the Royal Exhibition Building.

7. Question 7

   If you are an Australian citizen and also a citizen of another country, within Australia you must follow

   • A.the laws of your country of origin
   • B.some Australian laws
   • C.all Australian laws at all times

   Correct answer: C — all Australian laws at all times

   The booklet states: 'However, even if a person is also a citizen of another country, an Australian citizen within Australia must follow all Australian laws at all times.'

8. Question 8

   Which of these is a main political party in Australia?

   • A.The Nationals
   • B.The Democratic Party of Australia
   • C.The Ecology Party of Australia

   Correct answer: A — The Nationals

   The main political parties in Australia are the Liberal Party of Australia, the Australian Labor Party, the Nationals and the Australian Greens.

9. Question 9

   Who has a responsibility to support themselves and their families when able to do so?

   • A.only Australian citizens
   • B.only permanent residents
   • C.everyone

   Correct answer: C — everyone

   The booklet states: 'Everyone has a responsibility to try and support themselves and their families when they are able to do so.'

10. Question 10

    On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, the points of the white star represent

    • A.the island groups in the Torres Strait
    • B.the six states and one for the territories
    • C.a symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders

    Correct answer: A — the island groups in the Torres Strait

    The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait.

11. Question 11

    A Welcome to Country is

    • A.an opportunity to recognise a gathering is on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander land
    • B.the name of the citizenship test resource booklet
    • C.a cultural practice by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian welcoming visitors to their traditional land

    Correct answer: C — a cultural practice by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian welcoming visitors to their traditional land

    A Welcome to Country is a cultural practice performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region, welcoming visitors to their traditional land.

12. Question 12

    In Australia, who is above the law?

    • A.the Prime Minister, Ministers and Members of Parliament
    • B.nobody
    • C.the police

    Correct answer: B — nobody

    Under the Rule of Law, no person or group is above the law. The booklet clearly states that all Australians are equal in relation to the law.

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

    What was one major consequence of the gold rush that began in 1851?

    • A.Australia's population decreased significantly
    • B.Australia's population more than doubled in 10 years
    • C.All colonies immediately united into a federation

    Correct answer: B — Australia's population more than doubled in 10 years

    In 10 years following the 1851 gold rush, Australia's population more than doubled as people from around the world came to try to make their fortunes.

15. Question 15

    Your elected representative should consider your suggestions when

    • A.you tell them a law needs to be changed
    • B.a government has been elected
    • C.you submit a formal petition to the High Court

    Correct answer: A — you tell them a law needs to be changed

    If a citizen tells his or her elected representative a law needs to be changed, the elected representative should consider what has been suggested.

16. Question 16

    Which of the following is an example of equality in Australia?

    • A.Men have more rights than women in employment
    • B.Australian society values the equal rights of all people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin
    • C.People of certain religions are given priority in courts

    Correct answer: B — Australian society values the equal rights of all people regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin

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

17. Question 17

    What belief do Aboriginal peoples hold about their relationship to creation?

    • A.They believe they were created by European explorers
    • B.They believe they are central to the creation stories of this land, with their creation stories commencing with the beginning of time
    • C.They believe the land was created by an ancient king

    Correct answer: B — They believe they are central to the creation stories of this land, with their creation stories commencing with the beginning of time

    Aboriginal peoples believe they are central to the creation stories of this land; their creation stories commence with the beginning of time.

18. Question 18

    A secular government means it

    • A.operates separately from churches or other religious entities
    • B.has an official national religion
    • C.requires heads of state to belong to a certain religion

    Correct answer: A — operates separately from churches or other religious entities

    The government in Australia is secular, which means it operates separately from churches or other religious entities.

19. Question 19

    In Australian politics, the Opposition is

    • A.the party with the majority of members in the Senate
    • B.a party whose views oppose those of the party in power
    • C.the party with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives

    Correct answer: C — the party with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives

    The party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives forms the Opposition.

20. Question 20

    Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?

    • A.People can peacefully protest against a government action
    • B.Men and women are treated equally in a court of law
    • C.Australians are free to not follow a religion

    Correct answer: A — People can peacefully protest against a government action

    Freedom of speech in Australia means people can criticise the government, peacefully protest against government decisions and campaign to change laws, as long as they obey Australian laws. Equality in court reflects gender equality, and choosing not to follow a religion reflects freedom of religion.