Australian Citizenship Test full exam 6
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1.When should you follow the law in Australia?
- AOnly in public places
- BOnly when it suits your circumstances
- CAt all times, even if no one is watching
- DOnly when police are present
You should follow the law even if no one is watching. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)
2.Which public holidays does Australia have on Christian days?
- AGood Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day
- BNew Year’s Day and Labour Day
- CAnzac Day and Australia Day
- DThe King’s Birthday and Boxing Day
Australia has public holidays on Christian days such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. (Freedom of association and freedom of religion)
3.Which level of government is responsible for foreign affairs?
- AThe Governor-General
- BState and territory governments
- CThe Australian Government
- DLocal governments
The Australian Government is responsible for taxation and national economic management. (What the three levels of government do)
4.About how large was Australia’s population in 1901?
- AAbout twenty million
- BAbout ten million
- CAbout four million
- DAbout one million
In 1901 Australia's population was about four million. (The nation of Australia)
5.Can an Australian citizen hold the citizenship of another country?
- ANo, dual citizenship is prohibited
- BOnly for citizens born overseas
- CYes, if the laws of that country allow it
- DOnly with permission from the Governor-General
Australian citizens may hold the citizenship of another country if the laws of that country allow, known as dual or multiple citizenship. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
6.Which two native animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- AA dingo and a crocodile
- BA koala and a wombat
- CA kangaroo and an emu
- DA kookaburra and a platypus
A kangaroo and an emu support the shield of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms on each side. (Australia’s symbols)
7.Aboriginal people are historically from which parts of Australia?
- AOnly the eastern coast
- BOnly the Torres Strait islands
- CMainland Australia and Tasmania
- DOnly the Northern Territory
Aboriginal people are historically from mainland Australia and Tasmania. (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
8.Why are these practices performed?
- ATo open the parliamentary sitting year
- BTo mark the anniversary of federation
- CTo satisfy a legal requirement for public events
- DTo show respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
These practices are performed to show respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country)
9.What is often called a ‘fair go’ in Australia?
- AEqual opportunity in society
- BFreedom of association
- CCompulsory voting
- DThe right to a jury trial
Australians value equal opportunity in society, which is often called a 'fair go'. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go)
10.What are the other names for the House of Representatives?
- AThe Upper House or the States’ House
- BThe House of Review or the Senate
- CThe Lower House or the People’s House
- DThe Cabinet or the Executive
The House of Representatives is also called the Lower House or the People's House. (The House of Representatives)
11.On what date is Australia Day celebrated?
- A1 January
- B25 December
- C25 April
- D26 January
Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January each year. (Australia Day)
12.Which national institutions are located in Canberra?
- AThe Australian Electoral Commission and the ATO
- BThe Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- CParliament House and the High Court of Australia
- DThe Australian Federal Police and the Reserve Bank
Parliament House and the High Court of Australia are located in Canberra. (The territories)
13.What does freedom of expression allow people to do?
- ABreak the law where necessary to make a political point
- BMeet for discussion in private places but not public ones
- CRefuse to obey an order made against them by a court
- DExpress their views through art, film, music and literature
Freedom of expression means people can express their views through art, film, music and literature. (Freedom of speech and freedom of expression)
14.What does Australian law say about joining an organisation?
- ARegistered political parties may compel membership
- BIndividuals cannot be compelled to join one or forced to leave it
- CEmployers may require staff to join an approved body
- DA court may order a person to join an organisation
Individuals cannot be compelled to join an organisation or forced to leave it. (Freedom of speech and freedom of association as values)
15.Where does the golden wattle grow mainly?
- AIn the Northern Territory desert
- BIn the Kimberley region
- CIn south-eastern Australia
- DAlong the Great Barrier Reef
The golden wattle grows mainly in south-eastern Australia and has bright green leaves and golden yellow flowers in spring. (Australia’s symbols)
16.What do Australians believe in above all when people disagree?
- AThe right to refuse to discuss the matter
- BThe right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation
- CThe right to be proved correct
- DThe right to appeal to the Governor-General
Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and in the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
17.What are local councils responsible for?
- APlanning and delivering services to their local community
- BDefence, foreign affairs and national economic policy
- CHospitals, health services and government schools
- DImmigration, citizenship and the granting of visas
Councils are responsible for planning and delivering services to their local community. (State, territory and local government)
18.What should not limit people in Australian society?
- AAny kind of class distinction
- BTheir place of residence
- CTheir choice of profession
- DTheir level of education
Australians believe that everyone deserves a 'fair go' and should not be limited by any kind of class distinction. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go as a value)
19.How many members are elected to the House of Representatives?
- AOver 300
- BExactly 76
- COver 150
- DExactly 12
There are over 150 members elected to the House of Representatives. (The House of Representatives)
20.What anniversary does Australia Day mark?
- AThe beginning of the gold rush in 1851
- BThe landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli in 1915
- CThe federation of the separate colonies in 1901
- DThe arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788
Australia Day is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788. (Australia Day)