Australian Citizenship Test practice test 1
20 questions, no clock, with the answer explained as you go. Use the timed exams when you want to know if you are ready. Includes all 5 Australian Values questions. Every one must be correct.
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- 20
- Pass mark
- 15 correct
- Time limit
- Untimed
- Marking
- After each question
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1.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)
2.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)
3.Which of these is a main political party in Australia?
- AThe Australian Labor Party
- BThe Australian Democratic Union
- CThe Commonwealth Party
- DThe National Federation Party
The main political parties in Australia are the Liberal Party of Australia, the Australian Labor Party, the Nationals and the Australian Greens. (Political parties and forming government)
4.What do you need to re-enter Australia as an Australian citizen?
- AA consular exit permit
- BPermission from the Governor-General
- CNothing — you are free to return without a visa
- DA returning-resident visa
If you travel overseas as an Australian citizen you are free to return to Australia without the need for a visa. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)
5.Who may apply for a divorce in Australia?
- AEither a husband or a wife, even if the other wishes to continue the marriage
- BOnly the husband, and not the wife
- COnly where both spouses agree to make the application
- DOnly the spouse who did not cause the marriage to break down
Either a husband or a wife may apply for a divorce to the courts, even if the other spouse wishes to continue the marriage. (Equality of all people under the law)
6.In which year did the Australian gold rush begin?
- A1901
- B1915
- C1788
- D1851
In 1851 a gold rush began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. (The gold rush)
7.Who decides whether a person is guilty after the police give evidence?
- AThe police
- BThe Governor-General
- CThe court
- DThe Attorney-General
The police may give evidence in court, but the court decides if a person is guilty or not. (The police)
8.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)
9.How independent are Australia’s courts and judges?
- AThey are appointed by the Senate
- BThey are independent of parliament and government
- CThey are directed by the Prime Minister
- DThey report to the Attorney-General
Courts and judges are independent of parliament and government. (How the power of government is controlled)
10.What does an MP represent?
- AA political party only
- BThe people in their electorate
- CA local council area
- DA whole state or territory
Australia is divided into federal electorates, and Members of Parliament represent the people in their electorate. (The House of Representatives)
11.Which court did the Australian Constitution establish?
- AThe High Court of Australia
- BThe Supreme Court of New South Wales
- CThe Australian Court of Appeal
- DThe Federal Circuit Court
The Australian Constitution established the High Court of Australia. (The Australian Constitution)
12.Where is the Australian Capital Territory located?
- ABetween Sydney and Melbourne
- BInland to the east of Perth in Western Australia
- COn the coast to the north of Brisbane
- DAcross the Bass Strait to the south of Hobart
The Australian Capital Territory is located between Sydney and Melbourne. (The territories)
13.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)
14.Which level of government is responsible for schools?
- ASchool boards alone
- BThe Australian Government
- CState and territory governments
- DLocal governments
State and territory governments are primarily responsible for schools. (What the three levels of government do)
15.Who explains the law to a jury?
- AThe judge
- BThe Attorney-General
- CThe lawyer for the defence
- DThe police
The judge explains the law to the jury. (The courts, judges and juries)
16.What does a jury do?
- AAdvises the Governor-General on granting Royal Assent
- BListens to the evidence and decides if a person is guilty or not guilty
- CInterprets the Australian Constitution for the courts
- DDecides what penalty a guilty person should receive
A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty. (Responsibilities of Australian citizenship)
17.Which of these practices is against the law in Australia?
- APolygamy
- BAttending a place of worship
- CWearing religious dress
- DObserving a religious holiday
Polygamy, being married to more than one person at the same time, is against the law in Australia. (Freedom of religion as a value)
18.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)
19.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)
20.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)