Australian Citizenship Practice Test #9

All 20 questions in Practice Test #9

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1. Question 1

   How many senators does each state elect?

   • A.12
   • B.6
   • C.76

   Correct answer: A — 12

   Each state elects 12 senators.

2. Question 2

   Which of the following is a way to actively participate in Australian society?

   • A.vacation in Australia
   • B.only volunteer for government programs
   • C.join neighbourhood and local community organisations

   Correct answer: C — join neighbourhood and local community organisations

   For example, you can join neighbourhood and local community organisations, volunteer to do social and community work, join an arts or cultural organisation, and actively participate in political life.

3. Question 3

   Our representatives in government make laws to

   • A.protect their own rights
   • B.ensure all citizens pay correct tax
   • C.maintain an orderly, free and safe society

   Correct answer: C — maintain an orderly, free and safe society

   Our representatives in government make laws to maintain an orderly, free and safe society and to protect our rights.

4. Question 4

   In Australia, if someone disagrees with you, you should

   • A.peacefully disagree
   • B.use verbal abuse
   • C.use intimidation

   Correct answer: A — peacefully disagree

   The booklet states: 'Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and above all the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation.'

5. Question 5

   In Australia, the power of the government comes from

   • A.the Australian people
   • B.the Australian Constitution
   • C.major Australian corporations

   Correct answer: A — the Australian people

   As part of this system, the power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament.

6. Question 6

   If English is not your native language and you apply for citizenship, you must

   • A.receive free interpreter services from the government
   • B.do nothing, as it is your right not to speak English
   • C.undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn English

   Correct answer: C — undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn English

   The booklet states: 'Applicants for Australian citizenship must undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not their native language.'

7. Question 7

   Large numbers of Europeans came to Australia to build a new life

   • A.during the gold rush of 1851
   • B.after World War II
   • C.in 1901

   Correct answer: B — after World War II

   A wave of non-British migration came after World War II, when millions of people in Europe had to leave their homelands. Large numbers of Europeans came to Australia to build a new life.

8. Question 8

   What is the relationship between Australian citizens' rights and responsibilities?

   • A.Rights come with corresponding responsibilities, such as obeying laws, voting, defending the country, and serving on juries if called
   • B.Citizens have unlimited rights without any responsibilities
   • C.Responsibilities only apply to non-citizens

   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.

9. Question 9

   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.

10. Question 10

    On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, the blue panel in the centre represents

    • A.the sea
    • B.the southern sky
    • C.the island groups in the Torres Strait

    Correct answer: A — the sea

    The blue panel in the centre represents the sea.

11. Question 11

    Which of these is a responsibility of the Australian Government?

    • A.Hospitals and health services
    • B.Public transport
    • C.Taxation

    Correct answer: C — Taxation

    The Australian Government is responsible for taxation.

12. Question 12

    How many years before European settlement did Aboriginal peoples arrive in Australia?

    • A.Approximately 200 years
    • B.Between 40,000 and 65,000 years
    • C.Approximately 500 years

    Correct answer: B — Between 40,000 and 65,000 years

    The archaeological record indicates Aboriginal peoples arrived in Australia between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago, tens of thousands of years before European settlement began in 1788.

13. Question 13

    Early free settlers in Australia came from

    • A.China and Europe
    • B.America and China
    • C.Great Britain and Ireland

    Correct answer: C — Great Britain and Ireland

    Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland.

14. Question 14

    Why is peaceful protest accepted in Australia?

    • A.It is not accepted — all protests must be pre-approved by the government
    • B.Protest is only accepted if it does not criticise the government directly
    • C.Tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy

    Correct answer: C — Tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy

    Australians are allowed to peacefully protest against the actions of the government, because tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy.

15. Question 15

    On 26 January each year, we celebrate

    • A.Labour Day
    • B.Australia Day
    • C.Commonwealth Day

    Correct answer: B — Australia Day

    On 26 January each year, we celebrate Australia Day.

16. Question 16

    In Australia, a person is protected against false allegations by

    • A.no protection exists
    • B.laws
    • C.vengeance in the name of honour

    Correct answer: B — laws

    The booklet states: 'It is also illegal to make false allegations or encourage others to break the law.' This indicates that laws protect people against false allegations.

17. Question 17

    Which of the following is a responsibility of Australian citizenship?

    • A.joining a political party
    • B.defending Australia should the need arise
    • C.buying a property

    Correct answer: B — defending Australia should the need arise

    As an Australian citizen you must defend Australia should the need arise.

18. Question 18

    Part of the police's job is to

    • A.protect life and property
    • B.sign Bills into law
    • C.make and change the law

    Correct answer: A — protect life and property

    It is the police's job to protect life and property.

19. Question 19

    In Australia, the laws and legal systems protect

    • A.only members of the government
    • B.members of the judicial, legislative and executive bodies
    • C.all Australians

    Correct answer: C — all Australians

    The booklet states: 'All Australians are protected by our laws and legal systems.'

20. Question 20

    Parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party are called

    • A.the minority
    • B.independents
    • C.the coalition

    Correct answer: B — independents

    Some parliamentarians do not belong to any political party, and they are called 'independents'.