Australian Citizenship Test full exam 1
The real conditions: 20 questions, 45 minutes on the clock, no explanations until you finish. 15 correct to pass. Includes all 5 values questions. Every one must be correct.
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All 20 questions and answers
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1.Is paying tax optional in Australia?
- AYes, for temporary residents
- BYes, for people who do not vote
- CNo, it is required by law
- DYes, for people under 21
Paying tax is an important way to contribute to the Australian community and is required by law. (Participating in Australian society and paying tax)
2.In which two colonies was gold discovered?
- AQueensland and Tasmania
- BVictoria and Western Australia
- CNew South Wales and Victoria
- DWestern Australia and South Australia
In 1851 a gold rush began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. (The gold rush)
3.Which level of government is responsible for defence?
- ALocal governments
- BThe Governor-General
- CThe Australian Government
- DState and territory governments
The Australian Government is responsible for defence and foreign affairs. (What the three levels of government do)
4.What are the Governor-General’s ‘reserve powers’?
- APowers to appoint the Prime Minister at will
- BPowers to make laws without parliament
- CSpecial powers that can only be used in specific circumstances
- DPowers to change the Constitution
The Governor-General has special powers known as 'reserve powers' that can only be used in specific circumstances. (The role of the Governor-General)
5.What do Australians believe in above all when people disagree?
- AThe right to refuse to discuss the matter
- BThe right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation
- CThe right to be proved correct
- DThe right to appeal to the Governor-General
Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and in the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
6.Who explains the law to a jury?
- AThe judge
- BThe Attorney-General
- CThe lawyer for the defence
- DThe police
The judge explains the law to the jury. (The courts, judges and juries)
7.Which level of government is responsible for social security payments?
- AEach individual employer
- BLocal governments
- CState and territory governments
- DThe Australian Government
The Australian Government is responsible for social security, including pensions and family support. (What the three levels of government do)
8.What does Australian law say about violence against a spouse or partner?
- AIt is never acceptable and is a criminal offence
- BIt is a private matter for the family
- CIt is treated as a civil dispute
- DIt is only an offence if reported
Physical violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and is a criminal offence in Australia. (Equality of all people under the law)
9.Which of these is true of Australia’s police forces?
- AThey are directed by each state Premier
- BThey are independent of the government
- CThey report to the Prime Minister
- DThey are controlled by the courts
The police are independent of the government. (The police)
10.Which level of government is responsible for schools?
- ASchool boards alone
- BThe Australian Government
- CState and territory governments
- DLocal governments
State and territory governments are primarily responsible for schools. (What the three levels of government do)
11.How many separate British colonies existed in Australia before 1901?
- AEight
- BFour
- CTwo
- DSix
Before 1901 Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies. (Federation)
12.Who can seek election to an Australian parliament?
- AOnly citizens who were born in Australia itself
- BCitizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens
- COnly Australian citizens aged 21 years or over
- DAny resident of Australia aged 18 years or over
Australian citizens aged 18 years or over who are not dual citizens can seek election to parliament. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)
13.What is the age of sexual consent in Australia?
- A18 in every state and territory
- B16 or 17, depending on the state or territory
- C15 in every state and territory
- DThere is no legal age of consent
The age of sexual consent in Australia is 16 or 17 depending on which state or territory you reside in. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
14.Which body conducts federal elections and referendums in Australia?
- AThe Australian Taxation Office
- BThe Australian Electoral Commission
- CThe High Court of Australia
- DThe Department of Home Affairs
The Australian Electoral Commission is a Commonwealth agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)
15.What must the Governor-General remain?
- AAnswerable to the Senate
- BThe leader of the Opposition
- CA member of the governing party
- DNeutral
The Governor-General is not part of the government and must remain neutral. (The role of the Governor-General)
16.What is Australia’s national flower?
- AThe waratah
- BThe golden wattle
- CThe kangaroo paw
- DThe Sturt’s desert pea
The background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the golden wattle, Australia's national flower. (Australia’s symbols)
17.When should you follow the law in Australia?
- AOnly in public places
- BOnly when it suits your circumstances
- CAt all times, even if no one is watching
- DOnly when police are present
You should follow the law even if no one is watching. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)
18.What should not limit people in Australian society?
- AAny kind of class distinction
- BTheir place of residence
- CTheir choice of profession
- DTheir level of education
Australians believe that everyone deserves a 'fair go' and should not be limited by any kind of class distinction. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go as a value)
19.Which state is home to the Kimberley region and Margaret River?
- AQueensland
- BWestern Australia
- CSouth Australia
- DVictoria
Western Australia's icons include the Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River and the Kimberley region. (The states)
20.What are the colours of the Australian National Flag?
- AGreen and gold
- BGreen, blue, black and white
- CBlack, red and yellow
- DBlue, white and red
The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red. (The Australian National Flag)