Australian Citizenship Test practice test 14

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1. 1.What does the Rule of Law mean for Australians?

   • AReligious rules take priority
   • BAll Australians are equal in relation to the law
   • CThe government is above the law
   • DOnly citizens are equal before the law

   Under the Rule of Law all Australians are equal in relation to the law and no person or group is above the law. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)

2. 2.What is the key decision-making body of the Australian Government?

   • AThe Australian Electoral Commission
   • BThe Senate
   • CThe High Court
   • DThe Cabinet

   Ministers with the most important portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of government. (Political parties and forming government)

3. 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. 4.What does mutual respect and tolerance mean in Australia?

   • AAgreeing with whatever view the majority holds
   • BKeeping your own opinions private and unspoken
   • CAvoiding political discussion with other people
   • DListening to others and respecting views different from your own

   Mutual respect and tolerance means listening to others and respecting their views and opinions even when they are different from your own. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)

5. 5.What happened to Australia’s population in the 10 years after the gold rush began?

   • AIt more than doubled
   • BIt fell by a third
   • CIt grew by about one per cent
   • DIt stayed almost the same

   In 10 years the gold rush more than doubled Australia's population. (The gold rush)

6. 6.What should someone’s achievements in life be a result of?

   • ATheir political connections
   • BTheir place of birth
   • CTheir hard work and talents
   • DTheir wealth and background

   What someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go as a value)

7. 7.Which Australian law must also be followed overseas?

   • AThe requirement to pay Australian tax
   • BThe law against sexual activity with a child under 16
   • CThe requirement to vote in elections
   • DThe requirement to serve on a jury

   It is illegal for Australians to be involved in any sexual activity, here or overseas, with a child under 16 years of age. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)

8. 8.Why are the King’s powers delegated to the Governor-General?

   • ABecause the Constitution forbids the King from acting
   • BBecause the King does not live in Australia
   • CBecause parliament voted to remove his powers
   • DBecause the High Court ruled it necessary

   Because the King does not live in Australia, his powers are delegated to the Governor-General. (The Head of State and constitutional monarchy)

9. 9.Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?

   • AOnly a Traditional Custodian of the local region
   • BOnly an Elder of the local community
   • COnly an elected representative
   • DAnyone, generally the Chair or Master of Ceremonies

   Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country, generally the Chair or Master of Ceremonies. (Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country)

10. 10.Which awards does the Prime Minister announce during Australia Day celebrations?

    • AThe Anzac Day commemorative medals
    • BThe Order of Australia honours
    • CThe Australian Sports Awards
    • DThe Australian of the Year Awards

    During Australia Day celebrations the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra. (Australia Day)

11. 11.Who represents the King in each Australian state?

    • AA Chief Minister
    • BA Premier
    • CAn Administrator
    • DA governor

    In each of the states there is a governor who represents the King. (The Head of State and constitutional monarchy)

12. 12.What help can you ask an Australian official for while overseas?

    • APayment of medical bills in full
    • BConsular assistance in times of need
    • CExemption from local laws
    • DFree flights back to Australia

    As an Australian citizen you can vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)

13. 13.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)

14. 14.What happens where an Australian law and a religious practice conflict?

    • AAustralian law prevails
    • BThe courts must find a compromise
    • CThe practice is exempt from the law
    • DThe religious practice prevails

    Where there is a conflict between an Australian law and a religious practice, Australian law prevails. (Freedom of association and freedom of religion)

15. 15.Who are Australia’s first inhabitants?

    • AThe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
    • BTraders from Papua New Guinea
    • CThe first free settlers from Ireland
    • DThe convicts of the First Fleet

    Australia's first inhabitants are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

16. 16.Approximately what share of the Australian population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander?

    • AAbout fifteen per cent
    • BAbout half of one per cent
    • CApproximately three per cent
    • DAbout thirty per cent

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make up approximately three per cent of the Australian population. (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

17. 17.What is the Australian Constitution?

    • AThe legal document setting out the basic rules for the government of Australia
    • BA collection of the trade laws of the separate states
    • CA treaty agreed between Australia and the United Kingdom
    • DA declaration of independence from the British Empire

    The Australian Constitution sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. (The Australian Constitution)

18. 18.In which two colonies was gold discovered?

    • AQueensland and Tasmania
    • BVictoria and Western Australia
    • CNew South Wales and Victoria
    • DWestern Australia and South Australia

    In 1851 a gold rush began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. (The gold rush)

19. 19.What does a ‘double majority’ mean?

    • AA majority of members in both Houses of Parliament
    • BA majority of voters in a majority of states, and a majority across the nation
    • CA majority won in two consecutive referendums
    • DA majority of voters in every state of the federation

    A double majority means a majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation. (The Australian Constitution)

20. 20.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)