Australian Citizenship Test full exam 5
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 should you do when the police make a lawful request?
- AAsk a court to review it first
- BObey it
- CIgnore it unless it is in writing
- DRefer it to a lawyer first
The lawful actions of the police should be supported, and you should obey a lawful request from the police. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
2.Who is the highest authority in an Australian court?
- AThe senior police officer
- BThe foreman of the jury
- CThe Attorney-General
- DThe judge or magistrate
The judge or magistrate is the highest authority in a court. (The courts, judges and juries)
3.Cradle Mountain and Port Arthur are icons of which state?
- AVictoria
- BNew South Wales
- CTasmania
- DQueensland
Tasmanian icons include Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur and the Bay of Fires. (The states)
4.The Melbourne Cricket Ground and the 12 Apostles are icons of which state?
- AVictoria
- BSouth Australia
- CNew South Wales
- DQueensland
Victoria's icons include the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles and the Royal Exhibition Building. (The states)
5.How must representatives in parliament answer to the people?
- AThrough elections
- BThrough the Governor-General
- CThrough public petitions
- DThrough the courts
Representatives in parliament must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make. (Parliamentary democracy)
6.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)
7.Which level of government is responsible for hospitals and health services?
- APrivate providers alone
- BLocal governments
- CThe Australian Government
- DState and territory governments
State and territory governments are primarily responsible for hospitals and health services. (What the three levels of government do)
8.What was Australia called after the colonies united?
- AThe Federation of New South Wales
- BThe United Colonies of Australia
- CThe Dominion of Australia
- DThe Commonwealth of Australia
In 1901 the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. (The nation of Australia)
9.What might a local government area be called?
- AA state or territory
- BAn electorate or a division
- CA city, shire, town or municipality
- DA ward or a riding
Local government areas may be called cities, shires, towns or municipalities. (State, territory and local government)
10.In which elections may voting not be compulsory in some states?
- ALocal government elections
- BReferendums
- CState and territory elections
- DFederal elections
It may not be compulsory to vote in local government elections in some states. (Responsibilities of Australian citizenship)
11.To whom do Australian laws apply?
- AOnly people born in Australia
- BAll people in Australia
- COnly adults over 18
- DOnly Australian citizens
Australian laws apply to all people in Australia, regardless of background or culture. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)
12.How can the Australian people change the Constitution?
- ABy voting in a referendum
- BBy a majority vote in the Senate
- CBy petitioning the Governor-General
- DBy a decision of the High Court
The Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum. (The Australian Constitution)
13.On what may a court base its decision?
- AOnly the evidence before it
- BThe recommendation of the police
- CThe opinion of the government
- DPublic opinion polls
Courts can only base their decision on the evidence before them. (The courts, judges and juries)
14.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)
15.What does it mean that Australia is a secular country?
- AIt operates separately from churches and other religious entities
- BReligious observance is required at citizenship ceremonies
- CChristianity is the official national religion
- DReligious leaders are appointed by the government
The government in Australia is secular, which means it operates separately from churches or other religious entities. (Freedom of association and freedom of religion)
16.Which body collects tax in Australia?
- AThe Australian Federal Police
- BThe Australian Taxation Office
- CThe Reserve Bank of Australia
- DThe Australian Electoral Commission
Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office. (Participating in Australian society and paying tax)
17.How many convict ships made up the First Fleet?
- A6
- B11
- C76
- D26
The First Fleet was made up of 11 convict ships. (Early days of European settlement)
18.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)
19.Who starts the process for a federal election?
- AThe Governor-General
- BThe High Court
- CThe Australian Electoral Commission
- DThe Prime Minister
The Governor-General starts the process for a federal election. (The role of the Governor-General)
20.Who generally forms government after a federal election?
- AThe party holding a majority of seats in the Senate
- BThe party chosen for the task by the Governor-General
- CThe party with the largest number of registered members
- DThe party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives
The leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives becomes the Prime Minister. (Political parties and forming government)