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Australian Citizenship Test

Australian Citizenship Test full exam 2

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  1. 1.How are all Australians expected to treat each other?

    • AAccording to their wealth
    • BAccording to their country of origin
    • CWith dignity and respect
    • DAccording to their religion

    All Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion. (Living peacefully and respect for all)

  2. 2.What happened to Australia’s population in the 10 years after the gold rush began?

    • AIt more than doubled
    • BIt fell by a third
    • CIt grew by about one per cent
    • DIt stayed almost the same

    In 10 years the gold rush more than doubled Australia's population. (The gold rush)

  3. 3.What does the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag represent?

    • AAustralia’s history of British settlement
    • BAustralia’s membership of the United Nations
    • CThe southern sky
    • DThe six states of the federation

    The Union Jack in the top left corner of the Australian National Flag represents Australia's history of British settlement. (The Australian National Flag)

  4. 4.What was the First Fleet?

    • AThe first trading fleet sent to Papua New Guinea
    • BThe first ships to carry free settlers from Ireland
    • CThe first naval squadron of the Royal Australian Navy
    • DThe first 11 convict ships to arrive from Great Britain

    European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, known as the First Fleet, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788. (Early days of European settlement)

  5. 5.What does mutual respect and tolerance mean in Australia?

    • AAgreeing with whatever view the majority holds
    • BKeeping your own opinions private and unspoken
    • CAvoiding political discussion with other people
    • DListening to others and respecting views different from your own

    Mutual respect and tolerance means listening to others and respecting their views and opinions even when they are different from your own. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)

  6. 6.In a criminal trial, who decides the penalty if the jury finds a person guilty?

    • AThe jury
    • BThe judge
    • CThe police
    • DThe Attorney-General

    The judge or magistrate is the highest authority in a court. (The courts, judges and juries)

  7. 7.What do Australians call helping each other in times of need?

    • AMateship
    • BMutual obligation
    • CThe Rule of Law
    • DA fair go

    Australians value 'mateship' and help each other in times of need. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)

  8. 8.How are Australian citizens involved in how the country is governed?

    • AThey vote for people to represent them in parliament
    • BThey are consulted by the Governor-General
    • CThey vote directly on every law
    • DThey elect judges to the High Court

    Voting is compulsory in Australia, which shows the importance of participating in elections. (Parliamentary democracy as a value)

  9. 9.What is a political party?

    • AAn association representing Australia’s local councils
    • BA committee formed by the Australian Parliament
    • CA group of people appointed by the Governor-General
    • DA group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed

    A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed. (Political parties and forming government)

  10. 10.What is the capital city of South Australia?

    • AHobart
    • BPerth
    • CMelbourne
    • DAdelaide

    Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. (States, territories and capital cities)

  11. 11.Which is Australia’s second largest state?

    • AVictoria
    • BNew South Wales
    • CTasmania
    • DQueensland

    Queensland is the second largest state. (The states)

  12. 12.Who signs a Bill so that it becomes law?

    • AThe Governor-General
    • BThe Prime Minister
    • CThe Chief Justice
    • DThe Speaker of the House

    If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agree to the Bill, it goes to the Governor-General. (How laws are made)

  13. 13.Who represents the King in each Australian state?

    • AA Chief Minister
    • BA Premier
    • CAn Administrator
    • DA governor

    In each of the states there is a governor who represents the King. (The Head of State and constitutional monarchy)

  14. 14.Where is the Australian Capital Territory located?

    • ABetween Sydney and Melbourne
    • BInland to the east of Perth in Western Australia
    • COn the coast to the north of Brisbane
    • DAcross the Bass Strait to the south of Hobart

    The Australian Capital Territory is located between Sydney and Melbourne. (The territories)

  15. 15.When does a Welcome to Country usually take place?

    • AOnly at Australian citizenship ceremonies
    • BOnly during Australia Day celebrations on 26 January
    • CAt the close of proceedings, once an event has ended
    • DAs the first item of proceedings to open an event

    A Welcome to Country is usually the first item of proceedings to open an event. (Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country)

  16. 16.Why is learning English important in Australia?

    • AIt helps in getting an education and a job and integrating into the community
    • BIt exempts an applicant from the citizenship test
    • CIt is required before you can obtain a driver’s licence
    • DIt is needed in order to vote at federal elections

    Learning English helps to get an education and a job and to better integrate into the community. (English as the national language)

  17. 17.How independent is the Australian Electoral Commission?

    • AIt is controlled by the party in government
    • BIt is independent, and government cannot influence its decisions
    • CIt reports to the Prime Minister
    • DIt is a division of the Home Affairs department

    Political parties or people in government cannot influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)

  18. 18.What is executive power?

    • AThe power to make laws
    • BThe power to change the Constitution
    • CThe power to put the laws into practice
    • DThe power to interpret and apply the law

    Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. (How the power of government is controlled)

  19. 19.How does Australian society regard the English language?

    • AAs a requirement for employment and nothing more
    • BAs useful to know but not especially important
    • CAs the national language and an important unifying element
    • DAs one of several official languages of Australia

    Australian society values the English language as the national language of Australia. (English as the national language)

  20. 20.Who is Australia’s Head of State?

    • AThe Governor-General
    • BThe Prime Minister
    • CThe Chief Justice of the High Court
    • DThe King of Australia

    Australia's Head of State is the King of Australia, His Majesty King Charles III. (The Head of State and constitutional monarchy)

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