Australian Citizenship Test full exam 4
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.What is an elected member of a local council called?
- AA Councillor
- BA Minister
- CA Shire President
- DA Senator
A Councillor is an elected member of a local council. (Australia’s leaders)
2.What does it mean that the government in Australia is secular?
- AIt bans religious practice in all public places
- BIt appoints the heads of churches and other faiths
- CIt requires Australian citizens to be non-religious
- DIt operates separately from churches or other religious entities
The government in Australia is secular, which means it operates separately from churches or other religious entities. (Freedom of association and freedom of religion)
3.What is the key decision-making body of the Australian Government?
- AThe Australian Electoral Commission
- BThe Senate
- CThe High Court
- DThe Cabinet
Ministers with the most important portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of government. (Political parties and forming government)
4.Who must obey Australia’s laws?
- AOnly Australian citizens
- BEveryone, including people who hold positions of power
- CEveryone except elected representatives
- DEveryone except the police
Everyone, including people who hold positions of power, must obey Australia's laws. (The Rule of Law)
5.How is voting conducted in Australian elections?
- ABy declaration to an electoral officer
- BBy a public show of hands
- CBy secret ballot
- DBy signed and published ballot
Voting in an Australian election is by secret ballot. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)
6.What can forced marriage result in under Australian law?
- AA caution from the police
- BA civil fine only
- CNo penalty if both families agree
- DSevere legal penalties, including imprisonment
Forced marriage is against the law in Australia and can result in severe legal penalties, including imprisonment. (Freedom of religion as a value)
7.What is the job of the police in Australia?
- ATo make the laws that they are responsible for enforcing
- BTo set the penalties that apply to particular crimes
- CTo decide whether a person charged is guilty or not
- DTo maintain peace and order and protect life and property
The police maintain peace and order in the community and protect life and property. (The police)
8.On what date is Anzac Day commemorated?
- A25 April
- B11 November
- C26 January
- D1 January
Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year. (Anzac Day)
9.Which is the nation’s largest city?
- AMelbourne
- BPerth
- CSydney
- DCanberra
Sydney is the nation's largest city. (The states)
10.Which of these is an example of cyber abuse?
- AJoining a political group on social media
- BCriticising a politician’s record online
- CSharing sexual photos or videos online without consent
- DPosting a review of a business online
Examples of cyber abuse include sharing sexual photos or videos online without consent, stalking a person online, and making racially abusive comments about a person online. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
11.What must protest gatherings in Australia be?
- ALimited to Australian citizens over the age of 18
- BApproved in advance by the police in that state
- CHeld only on public holidays and at weekends
- DPeaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property
Gatherings to protest must be peaceful and must not injure any person or damage property. (Freedom of speech and freedom of expression)
12.Which level of government is responsible for police and ambulance services?
- AThe Australian Government
- BThe Australian Federal Police alone
- CState and territory governments
- DLocal governments
State and territory governments are primarily responsible for police and ambulance services. (What the three levels of government do)
13.How many states and mainland territories does Australia have?
- ASix states and six territories
- BFive states and three mainland territories
- CSix states and two mainland territories
- DEight states and no territories
Australia is a federation of six states and two mainland territories. (States, territories and capital cities)
14.Which court has the ultimate power to apply and interpret Australia’s laws?
- AThe High Court of Australia
- BEach state Supreme Court
- CThe Federal Court of Australia
- DThe Governor-General’s court
The High Court of Australia has the ultimate power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia. (The Australian Constitution)
15.When may a woman be given a job ahead of a man in Australia?
- AOnly if no man applies
- BNever, as that would be discrimination
- COnly in the public service
- DWhen she has better qualifications and skills
It is a right for a woman to get a job ahead of a man if she has better qualifications and skills. (Equality of all people under the law)
16.What does the red half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
- AThe blood shed by ancestors defending the land
- BThe desert sunset across the central deserts
- CThe Southern Cross seen in the southern sky
- DThe earth, which has ceremonial significance
The bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag is red and represents the earth, which has ceremonial significance. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
17.What are Australian values based on?
- ALoyalty, obedience and service to the state
- BFreedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity
- CReligion, established custom and family heritage
- DWealth, inherited tradition and social rank
Australian values are based on freedom, respect, fairness and equality of opportunity. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)
18.Which icons are in the Northern Territory?
- AUluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
- BCradle Mountain and Port Arthur
- CThe Barossa Valley and Flinders Ranges
- DThe Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island
Northern Territory icons include Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. (The territories)
19.Which of these is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
- APay less tax than other residents
- BRefuse jury service
- CIgnore the laws of other countries
- DApply for an Australian passport
As an Australian citizen you can apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)
20.What should a person get a job on the basis of in Australia?
- ATheir length of residence
- BTheir gender
- CTheir skills and experience
- DTheir wealth and family connections
A person should get a job based on their skills and experience, not because of their gender, wealth or ethnicity. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go as a value)