Australian Citizenship Test practice test 11
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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1.What is legislative power?
- AThe power to put laws into practice
- BThe power to dissolve parliament
- CThe power to interpret laws
- DThe power to make laws
Legislative power is the power to make laws and belongs to Parliament. (How the power of government is controlled)
2.Why is tolerance of peaceful public protest important in Australia?
- AIt reduces the work of the police
- BIt is required by the Constitution
- CIt is an essential part of democracy
- DIt replaces the need to vote
Tolerance of peaceful public protest is an essential part of democracy. (Freedom of speech and freedom of association as values)
3.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 immigration and citizenship. (What the three levels of government do)
4.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)
5.What is the capital city of Queensland?
- ABrisbane
- BCairns
- CDarwin
- DTownsville
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. (States, territories and capital cities)
6.Who is Australia’s Head of State?
- AThe Governor-General
- BThe Prime Minister
- CThe Chief Justice of the High Court
- DThe King of Australia
Australia's Head of State is the King of Australia, His Majesty King Charles III. (The Head of State and constitutional monarchy)
7.Which of these is illegal while driving in Australia?
- AListening to the radio
- BUsing a hand-held mobile device
- CCarrying more than three passengers
- DDriving after dark
It is against the law to use a hand-held mobile device while driving. (Criminal and traffic offences)
8.Which is Australia’s second largest state?
- AVictoria
- BNew South Wales
- CTasmania
- DQueensland
Queensland is the second largest state. (The states)
9.Which is the nation’s largest city?
- AMelbourne
- BPerth
- CSydney
- DCanberra
Sydney is the nation's largest city. (The states)
10.What is a political party?
- AAn association representing Australia’s local councils
- BA committee formed by the Australian Parliament
- CA group of people appointed by the Governor-General
- DA group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed
A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed. (Political parties and forming government)
11.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
Everybody travelling in a car must wear a seatbelt. (Criminal and traffic offences)
12.What is a government minister?
- AAn elected member of a local council or shire
- BA Member of Parliament responsible for an area of government
- CA public servant appointed to head a department
- DAn adviser appointed by the King of Australia
A government minister is a Member of Parliament chosen by a government leader to be responsible for an area of government. (Australia’s leaders)
13.Who leads a territory government in Australia?
- AThe Chief Minister
- BThe Governor
- CThe Premier
- DThe Administrator
A Chief Minister is the leader of a territory government. (Australia’s leaders)
14.What must applicants for Australian citizenship undertake?
- ATo teach English to their children before they start school
- BTo make reasonable efforts to learn English if it is not their native language
- CTo speak only English in their own home and workplace
- DTo pass an examination in English at university level
Applicants for Australian citizenship must undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language if it is not their native language. (English as the national language)
15.What must you do before you are able to vote?
- AObtain a voting permit
- BPass a further citizenship test
- CJoin a political party
- DBe correctly enrolled on the electoral roll
If you are not correctly enrolled you are not able to vote in an election. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)
16.What are the Governor-General’s ‘reserve powers’?
- APowers to appoint the Prime Minister at will
- BPowers to make laws without parliament
- CSpecial powers that can only be used in specific circumstances
- DPowers to change the Constitution
The Governor-General has special powers known as 'reserve powers' that can only be used in specific circumstances. (The role of the Governor-General)
17.What does the Australian Electoral Commission maintain?
- AThe Commonwealth electoral roll
- BThe list of Australian citizens
- CThe register of political parties only
- DThe record of jury service
The Australian Electoral Commission maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)
18.What does the law support when an organisation fills a job?
- ASelecting the person with the best skills and experience
- BSelecting the applicant who asks for least pay
- CSelecting the longest-serving applicant
- DSelecting an Australian-born applicant
When an organisation needs to fill a job, the law supports selecting the person with the best skills and experience. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go as a value)
19.Which of these is illegal in Australia?
- APublishing an editorial in a newspaper
- BJoining a trade union or a political party
- CMaking false allegations or encouraging others to break the law
- DCriticising a decision made by the government
It is illegal to make false allegations or encourage others to break the law. (Freedom of speech and freedom of association as values)
20.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)