Australian Citizenship Test full exam 10
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1.Which of these is a main political party in Australia?
- AThe Australian Labor Party
- BThe Australian Democratic Union
- CThe Commonwealth Party
- DThe National Federation Party
The main political parties in Australia are the Liberal Party of Australia, the Australian Labor Party, the Nationals and the Australian Greens. (Political parties and forming government)
2.What does the Australian Electoral Commission maintain?
- AThe Commonwealth electoral roll
- BThe list of Australian citizens
- CThe register of political parties only
- DThe record of jury service
The Australian Electoral Commission maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)
3.How are the states represented in the Senate?
- AAll states are equally represented regardless of size or population
- BIn proportion to the population of each state
- COnly the four largest states send senators
- DIn proportion to the land area of each state
All states are equally represented in the Senate regardless of their size or population. (The Senate)
4.What system of government does Australia have?
- AA one-party state
- BA parliamentary democracy
- CAn absolute monarchy
- DA presidential republic
Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy. (Parliamentary democracy)
5.What can Australian citizens apply for on behalf of children born overseas?
- ADual nationality with the other country
- BAn automatic Australian passport at birth
- CExemption from the citizenship test
- DAustralian citizenship by descent
As an Australian citizen you can apply for children born overseas to become Australian citizens by descent. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)
6.What is the Australian Constitution?
- AThe legal document setting out the basic rules for the government of Australia
- BA collection of the trade laws of the separate states
- CA treaty agreed between Australia and the United Kingdom
- DA declaration of independence from the British Empire
The Australian Constitution sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. (The Australian Constitution)
7.What happens if you break an Australian law you did not know about?
- AYou could be charged, because not knowing the law is no excuse
- BYou are excused on a first offence but not a second
- CYou are excused if you arrived in Australia recently
- DYou are excused if the law was passed only recently
If you break an Australian law that you did not know about you could still be charged, as not knowing the law is no excuse. (Criminal and traffic offences)
8.What does volunteering give people in Australia the opportunity to do?
- AAvoid being called to serve on a jury
- BObtain Australian citizenship more quickly
- CShare knowledge, learn new skills and feel they belong
- DReduce the amount of tax they have to pay
Volunteering is an opportunity to share knowledge, learn new skills and increase your sense of belonging to the Australian community. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)
9.Equality of opportunity in Australia applies regardless of what?
- AHow long a person has lived in Australia
- BGender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race or ethnic origin
- CWhich state or territory of Australia a person lives in
- DWhether a person owns property or rents a home
Australian society values the equal rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, race, or national or ethnic origin. (Equality of all people under the law)
10.How is a jury chosen?
- ABy the judge from a shortlist
- BRandomly from the general population
- CBy the political parties
- DBy the police from the electoral roll
A jury is a group of ordinary Australian citizens randomly chosen from the general population. (The courts, judges and juries)
11.Which of these is an example of mateship in Australia?
- AReporting a neighbour to the council
- BCharging a friend for a lift
- CTaking a meal to an elderly neighbour
- DRefusing to help until asked
Australians expect everyone living in Australia to participate in society and make a contribution to the community. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)
12.Which of these was a difficulty caused by having separate colonies?
- AThey had no common language between them
- BThey used different currencies but nothing else differed
- CTrade and transport between them was expensive and slow
- DThey had no elected parliaments of their own
Trade and transport between the colonies was expensive and slow, and enforcing the law across borders was difficult. (Federation)
13.What is it called when the Governor-General signs a Bill into law?
- AA double dissolution
- BRoyal Prerogative
- CA reserve power
- DRoyal Assent
The Governor-General signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law, which is called Royal Assent. (The role of the Governor-General)
14.How independent are Australia’s courts and judges?
- AThey are appointed by the Senate
- BThey are independent of parliament and government
- CThey are directed by the Prime Minister
- DThey report to the Attorney-General
Courts and judges are independent of parliament and government. (How the power of government is controlled)
15.When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
- A26 January 1788
- B1 January 1901
- C1 January 1900
- D27 May 1967
The Australian Constitution came into effect on 1 January 1901. (The Australian Constitution)
16.What is required for a referendum to change the Constitution?
- AA simple national majority
- BUnanimous agreement of the states
- CA double majority
- DA two-thirds majority in parliament
A double majority means a majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation. (The Australian Constitution)
17.How does the Australian government treat citizens of different religions?
- AIt requires registration of religion
- BIt favours the Christian majority
- CEqually, whatever their religion or beliefs
- DIt restricts minority religions
The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs. (Freedom of religion as a value)
18.What is the party or coalition with the second largest number of members called?
- AThe crossbench
- BThe Senate bloc
- CThe Opposition
- DThe Cabinet
The party or coalition with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives forms the Opposition. (Political parties and forming government)
19.When did a wave of non-British migration come to Australia?
- ABefore the arrival of the First Fleet
- BDuring the gold rush of 1851
- CAfter World War II
- DImmediately after federation in 1901
A wave of non-British migration came after World War II, when millions of people in Europe had to leave their homelands. (The nation of Australia)
20.What is not acceptable in Australian society?
- AFollowing a minority religion
- BAttending religious services
- CChoosing not to follow a religion
- DReligious intolerance
Religious intolerance is not acceptable in Australian society. (Freedom of religion as a value)