Australian Citizenship Test full exam 9
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1.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)
2.What is the Southern Cross?
- AThe name of the Union Jack in Australia
- BA group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky
- CA constellation of seven points
- DA group of islands in the Torres Strait
The Southern Cross on the Australian National Flag is a group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky. (The Australian National Flag)
3.Who must wear a seatbelt in a car in Australia?
- AOnly the driver
- BOnly children under 12
- COnly front-seat passengers
- DEverybody travelling in the car
To drive a car in Australia you must have a local driver's licence and the car must be registered. (Criminal and traffic offences)
4.What does Australian society aim to have no formal version of?
- ATrade unions
- BPolitical parties
- CClass distinctions
- DReligious groups
Australian society has no formal class distinctions. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go)
5.Where did Australia’s early free settlers come from?
- AGreece and Türkiye
- BGermany and Italy
- CGreat Britain and Ireland
- DChina and Vietnam
Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland. (Early days of European settlement)
6.Why should migrants learn and use English?
- ABecause it is required to hold a driver’s licence
- BBecause English is the only language spoken in Australia
- CBecause other languages are banned
- DTo help them participate in Australian society
Migrants should learn and use English to help them participate in Australian society. (Language and diversity)
7.Which level of government is responsible for immigration and citizenship?
- ALocal governments
- BThe Australian Government
- CThe High Court
- DState and territory governments
The Australian Government is responsible for taxation and national economic management. (What the three levels of government do)
8.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)
9.What must happen before a Bill goes to the Governor-General?
- AThe Cabinet must vote on it unanimously
- BThe High Court must approve it
- CA referendum must be held
- DA majority in each House of Parliament must agree to it
If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agree to the Bill, it goes to the Governor-General. (How laws are made)
10.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)
11.Which is Australia’s largest state?
- ANew South Wales
- BWestern Australia
- CSouth Australia
- DQueensland
Western Australia is the largest state. (The states)
12.What is Australia’s national police force called?
- AThe National Police Service
- BThe Australian Federal Police
- CThe Commonwealth Constabulary
- DThe Australian Security Police
Australia has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. (The police)
13.Whose laws must you obey when in another country?
- AOnly the laws of your birth country
- BOnly Australian laws
- COnly international treaties
- DThe laws of that country
When in another country you must obey the laws of that country. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)
14.What is an area of government a minister is responsible for called?
- AA department roll
- BA commission
- CAn electorate
- DA portfolio
An area of government a minister is responsible for is called a portfolio. (Political parties and forming government)
15.What responsibility does everyone in Australia have when able?
- ATo join a community organisation
- BTo donate to charity annually
- CTo try to support themselves and their families
- DTo volunteer every week
Everyone has a responsibility to try and support themselves and their families when they are able to do so. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)
16.Which of these is a way of actively participating in Australian society?
- AVolunteering to do social and community work
- BDeclining to vote at federal and state elections
- CRefusing to serve on a jury when called to do so
- DAvoiding paying tax on money earned from a business
Paying tax is an important way to contribute to the Australian community and is required by law. (Participating in Australian society and paying tax)
17.In which year were the colonies united into the Commonwealth of Australia?
- A1901
- B1788
- C1851
- D1967
In 1901 the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. (The nation of Australia)
18.What did more than 90 per cent of Australians vote ‘Yes’ to in 1967?
- AAdopting a new national anthem
- BEnding the transportation of convicts
- CMaking voting compulsory
- DAllowing Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census
In the 1967 Referendum more than 90 per cent of Australians voted 'Yes' to allow Aboriginal peoples to be counted in the Census. (The Australian Constitution)
19.What do you need in order to drive a car in Australia?
- AA local driver’s licence, and the car must be registered
- BA driving licence issued by your country of origin
- CWritten permission from your local council
- DAn international driving permit and nothing more
To drive a car in Australia you must have a local driver's licence and the car must be registered. (Criminal and traffic offences)
20.What should you do if you suspect someone is planning a serious crime?
- AReport it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible
- BWarn the person concerned not to go ahead with it
- CDiscuss what you suspect with your neighbours first
- DWait until the crime has actually been committed
People in Australia who suspect a friend or neighbour may be planning a serious crime should report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)