Australian Citizenship Test full exam 3
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.Which of these is illegal in Australia?
- APublishing an editorial in a newspaper
- BJoining a trade union or a political party
- CMaking false allegations or encouraging others to break the law
- DCriticising a decision made by the government
It is illegal to make false allegations or encourage others to break the law. (Freedom of speech and freedom of association as values)
2.Who leads a state government in Australia?
- AThe Premier
- BThe Governor
- CThe Chief Minister
- DThe Mayor
A Premier is the leader of a state government. (Australia’s leaders)
3.What are Australian taxes spent on?
- AHealthcare, education, defence, roads and social security
- BHealthcare and education, but no other services
- CDefence and foreign affairs, but no other services
- DLocal council services such as rubbish collection only
Taxes are spent on services including government-funded healthcare and education, defence, roads and railways, and social security. (Participating in Australian society and paying tax)
4.From what age is voting a responsibility for Australian citizens?
- A25 years or over
- B16 years or over
- C21 years or over
- D18 years or over
Voting is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. (Responsibilities of Australian citizenship)
5.Who determines Australia’s laws?
- AThe High Court of Australia, sitting in Canberra
- BThe Cabinet alone, without reference to Parliament
- CThe King of Australia, advised by the Governor-General
- DParliaments elected by the people
Australia's laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people. (Parliamentary democracy as a value)
6.Which institutions were established in 1901 under the new Constitution?
- AThe state parliaments and local councils
- BThe Australian Electoral Commission and the Reserve Bank
- CThe Australian Federal Police and the ATO
- DThe national parliament, the government and the High Court
The national parliament, government and High Court were established in 1901 under the new Australian Constitution. (The nation of Australia)
7.What is Australia’s national language?
- AEnglish and French
- BThere is no national language
- CEnglish and an Aboriginal language
- DEnglish
Australia's national language is English. (Language and diversity)
8.What choices do both men and women have the right to make in Australia?
- AChoices about which Australian laws apply to them
- BChoices about whether to serve on a jury when called
- CIndependent choices about personal matters such as marriage and religion
- DChoices about whether to pay tax on their earnings
Both men and women have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters such as marriage and religion. (Equality of all people under the law)
9.What is a parliamentarian who belongs to no political party called?
- AA crossbencher minister
- BAn independent
- CA senator-at-large
- DA backbench delegate
Parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party are called independents. (Political parties and forming government)
10.What does the Rule of Law mean for Australians?
- AReligious rules take priority
- BAll Australians are equal in relation to the law
- CThe government is above the law
- DOnly citizens are equal before the law
Under the Rule of Law all Australians are equal in relation to the law and no person or group is above the law. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)
11.Which is the smallest of the mainland states?
- AVictoria
- BNew South Wales
- CTasmania
- DSouth Australia
Victoria is the smallest of the mainland states. (The states)
12.What is Australia’s capital city?
- ACanberra
- BSydney
- CMelbourne
- DBrisbane
Canberra is Australia's capital city. (States, territories and capital cities)
13.What is a proposal for a new law called?
- AA referendum
- BAn Act
- CA Bill
- DA portfolio
A proposal to introduce a new law or change an existing one is called a Bill. (How laws are made)
14.Who leads a territory government in Australia?
- AThe Chief Minister
- BThe Governor
- CThe Premier
- DThe Administrator
A Chief Minister is the leader of a territory government. (Australia’s leaders)
15.Which of these is unacceptable in Australia?
- AFollowing any religion you choose
- BSupporting a minority political party
- CMaking racially abusive comments at a sporting event
- DDisagreeing with a government policy
Making racially abusive comments in a public place or at a sporting event is not acceptable in Australia. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
16.On what date did the colonies unite into the Commonwealth of Australia?
- A25 April 1915
- B1 January 1900
- C26 January 1788
- D1 January 1901
On 1 January 1901 the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. (Federation)
17.What is Anzac Day named after?
- AThe Australian Defence Force
- BThe Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
- CThe Australian Naval Zone and Army Command
- DThe Anzac Memorial in Sydney
Anzac Day is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. (Anzac Day)
18.What do the green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
- AThe island groups
- BPeace
- CThe land
- DThe sea
The green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent the land. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
19.Where did the Anzacs land on 25 April 1915?
- ANormandy, in France
- BTobruk, in Libya
- CKokoda, in Papua New Guinea
- DGallipoli, in Türkiye
The Anzacs landed at Gallipoli in Türkiye during World War I on 25 April 1915. (Anzac Day)
20.Which of these is illegal while driving in Australia?
- AListening to the radio
- BUsing a hand-held mobile device
- CCarrying more than three passengers
- DDriving after dark
It is against the law to use a hand-held mobile device while driving. (Criminal and traffic offences)