Australian Citizenship Practice Test #6

Correct answer: A — our democratic institutions and shared Australian values

The booklet states: 'Our democratic institutions and shared Australian values have created our peaceful and stable society.'

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

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

Correct answer: A — blue, white and red

The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red.

Correct answer: C — their stories, art and dance

They have a deep connection with the land, which is expressed in their stories, art and dance.

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.'

Correct answer: B — stop one person or group from holding all the power

The Australian Constitution divides the power of government to stop one person, or one group, from holding all the power.

Correct answer: A — Port Arthur

Tasmanian icons include Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, and the Bay of Fires.

Correct answer: A — Rights come with corresponding responsibilities, such as obeying laws, voting, defending the country, and serving on juries if called

When you become an Australian citizen, you gain privileges (like voting and a passport) but also take on responsibilities (obeying laws, voting when compulsory, defending Australia if needed, and jury service). Rights and responsibilities are linked aspects of citizenship.

Correct answer: C — the Australian Federal Police

Australia has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

Correct answer: B — Councils plan and deliver services to their local community

Councils are responsible for planning and delivering services to their local community.

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.

Correct answer: B — the right to form and join associations to pursue common goals

Freedom of association is the right to form and join associations to pursue common goals.

Correct answer: B — the number of people in that state or territory

The number of MPs for each state and territory is based on the number of people in that state or territory.

Correct answer: C — British jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned

At this time British laws were harsh and the jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned for their crimes. To manage this problem, the British Government decided to transport convicts to the other side of the world.

Correct answer: C — a job, a business or investments

Tax is paid out of the money you earn, whether it is from a job, a business or investments, and is collected by the ATO.

Correct answer: A — Australia's national democratic institutions

It was at this time that our national democratic institutions, including our national parliament, government and the High Court were established under the new Australian Constitution.

Correct answer: A — You may have to pay a fine

Voting is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. If you do not vote without a good reason, you may have to pay a fine.

Correct answer: B — the Australian people

In a federal election, Australian citizens vote to elect representatives to each House of Parliament.