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Before 1901, Australia was

Aa single nation with one parliament based in Sydney
Bmade up of six separate, self-governing British colonies
Cunited into a federation called the Commonwealth of Australia

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The Australian legal system is built on the principle that everyone is equal before the law. The citizenship test checks whether you understand this principle and how it is upheld through the court system, police, and other institutions.

This question tests whether you understand how government institutions and legal principles work together to create a fair society. Focus on the purpose behind the system. This question is at a moderate difficulty level, similar to what you can expect on the actual citizenship test. Understanding the reasoning behind the answer is key.

Understand the difference between federal, state, and territory laws. Knowing which level of government is responsible for what will help you answer many questions in this section. Explore more Government & Law practice questions to strengthen your preparation, or try a full practice test to simulate the real exam experience.

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