Australian Citizenship Test practice test 16
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 does the blue panel in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
- AThe people
- BThe sky
- CThe sea
- DThe land
The blue panel in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander Flag represents the sea. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
2.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)
3.What does the Rule of Law mean in Australia?
- ANo person, group or religious rule is above the law
- BReligious law applies to believers
- CMinisters are immune from prosecution
- DParliament may set aside the courts
The Rule of Law means that no person, group or religious rule is above the law. (The Rule of Law)
4.What is freedom of association?
- AThe right to a fair trial before a judge and jury
- BThe right to refuse to obey a law you disagree with
- CThe right to form and join associations to pursue common goals
- DThe right to hold public office in an Australian parliament
Freedom of association is the right to form and join associations to pursue common goals. (Freedom of association and freedom of religion)
5.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)
6.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)
7.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)
8.Which of these groups is bound by the Rule of Law?
- AGovernment, community and religious leaders
- BOnly public servants
- COnly people born in Australia
- DOnly the courts
The Rule of Law applies to government, community and religious leaders, business people and the police. (The Rule of Law)
9.How is voting conducted in Australian elections?
- ABy declaration to an electoral officer
- BBy a public show of hands
- CBy secret ballot
- DBy signed and published ballot
Voting in an Australian election is by secret ballot. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)
10.Which body collects tax in Australia?
- AThe Australian Federal Police
- BThe Australian Taxation Office
- CThe Reserve Bank of Australia
- DThe Australian Electoral Commission
Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office. (Participating in Australian society and paying tax)
11.What is the role of the House of Representatives?
- ATo collect taxes on behalf of the Commonwealth
- BTo consider, debate and vote on proposals for new laws
- CTo appoint the Governor-General and the state governors
- DTo interpret the Australian Constitution and apply it
The role of the House of Representatives is to consider, debate and vote on proposals for new laws or changes to the laws, and to discuss matters of national importance. (The House of Representatives)
12.Which is Australia’s largest state?
- ANew South Wales
- BWestern Australia
- CSouth Australia
- DQueensland
Western Australia is the largest state. (The states)
13.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)
14.Who generally forms government after a federal election?
- AThe party holding a majority of seats in the Senate
- BThe party chosen for the task by the Governor-General
- CThe party with the largest number of registered members
- DThe party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives
The leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives becomes the Prime Minister. (Political parties and forming government)
15.Which was the first colony established by the British?
- AVictoria
- BWestern Australia
- CTasmania
- DNew South Wales
New South Wales was the first colony established by the British. (The states)
16.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)
17.Who is the leader of the Australian Government?
- AThe King of Australia
- BThe Prime Minister
- CThe Leader of the Opposition
- DThe Governor-General
The leader of the Australian Government is the Prime Minister. (The Head of State and constitutional monarchy)
18.Which crimes does the Australian Federal Police investigate?
- ACrimes against federal laws, for example drug trafficking
- BEvery crime committed in each of the six states
- COnly crimes committed by Australians while overseas
- DOnly traffic offences on roads between the states
The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws such as drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment. (The police)
19.Which of these is unacceptable in Australia?
- AFollowing any religion you choose
- BSupporting a minority political party
- CMaking racially abusive comments at a sporting event
- DDisagreeing with a government policy
Making racially abusive comments in a public place or at a sporting event is not acceptable in Australia. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
20.Cradle Mountain and Port Arthur are icons of which state?
- AVictoria
- BNew South Wales
- CTasmania
- DQueensland
Tasmanian icons include Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur and the Bay of Fires. (The states)