Australian Citizenship Test practice test 20
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1.Which body conducts federal elections and referendums in Australia?
- AThe Australian Taxation Office
- BThe Australian Electoral Commission
- CThe High Court of Australia
- DThe Department of Home Affairs
The Australian Electoral Commission is a Commonwealth agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)
2.What is it called when the Governor-General signs a Bill into law?
- AA double dissolution
- BRoyal Prerogative
- CA reserve power
- DRoyal Assent
The Governor-General signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law, which is called Royal Assent. (The role of the Governor-General)
3.How many separate British colonies existed in Australia before 1901?
- AEight
- BFour
- CTwo
- DSix
Before 1901 Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies. (Federation)
4.When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
- A26 January 1788
- B1 January 1901
- C1 January 1900
- D27 May 1967
The Australian Constitution came into effect on 1 January 1901. (The Australian Constitution)
5.What should not limit people in Australian society?
- AAny kind of class distinction
- BTheir place of residence
- CTheir choice of profession
- DTheir level of education
Australians believe that everyone deserves a 'fair go' and should not be limited by any kind of class distinction. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go as a value)
6.What can happen to a self-governing territory’s laws?
- AThey can be changed only by a national referendum
- BThey cannot be changed at all once they are passed
- CThey can be changed only by the High Court of Australia
- DThey can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government at any time
Self-governing territory laws can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government at any time. (State, territory and local government)
7.What must protest gatherings in Australia be?
- ALimited to Australian citizens over the age of 18
- BApproved in advance by the police in that state
- CHeld only on public holidays and at weekends
- DPeaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property
Gatherings to protest must be peaceful and must not injure any person or damage property. (Freedom of speech and freedom of expression)
8.What does the black half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
- AThe sun and the warmth it brings to the land
- BThe Aboriginal peoples of Australia
- CThe land as it was before European settlement
- DThe seas surrounding the Australian continent
The top half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag is black and represents the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
9.Which of these is an example of cyber abuse?
- AJoining a political group on social media
- BCriticising a politician’s record online
- CSharing sexual photos or videos online without consent
- DPosting a review of a business online
Examples of cyber abuse include sharing sexual photos or videos online without consent, stalking a person online, and making racially abusive comments about a person online. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
10.Can an Australian citizen hold the citizenship of another country?
- ANo, dual citizenship is prohibited
- BOnly for citizens born overseas
- CYes, if the laws of that country allow it
- DOnly with permission from the Governor-General
Australian citizens may hold the citizenship of another country if the laws of that country allow, known as dual or multiple citizenship. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
11.What legal status do religious laws have in Australia?
- AThey override state laws
- BThey apply to members of that religion
- CThey have no legal status
- DThey apply in family matters only
Religious laws have no legal status in Australia. (Freedom of religion as a value)
12.Is paying tax optional in Australia?
- AYes, for temporary residents
- BYes, for people who do not vote
- CNo, it is required by law
- DYes, for people under 21
Paying tax is an important way to contribute to the Australian community and is required by law. (Participating in Australian society and paying tax)
13.What was Australia called after the colonies united?
- AThe Federation of New South Wales
- BThe United Colonies of Australia
- CThe Dominion of Australia
- DThe Commonwealth of Australia
In 1901 the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. (The nation of Australia)
14.What do the points of the white star on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
- AThe six states and the territories
- BThe island groups in the Torres Strait
- CThe clans of the Torres Strait
- DThe five oceans
The points of the white star on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent the island groups in the Torres Strait, and white symbolises peace. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
15.What should a person do if they know a child is being abused?
- AReport it to the local council
- BSpeak to the child’s family only
- CReport it to the police to investigate
- DDo nothing unless they witnessed it
A person who sees or has knowledge of a child being abused should report this to the police. (Helping to keep our society safe and loyalty to Australia)
16.What is Australia’s capital city?
- ACanberra
- BSydney
- CMelbourne
- DBrisbane
Canberra is Australia's capital city. (States, territories and capital cities)
17.What is the role of the courts in Australia?
- ATo decide if a person has broken the law and decide the penalty
- BTo appoint the Governor-General and the state governors
- CTo collect the taxes owed to the Commonwealth
- DTo write the new laws that Parliament then approves
A court will decide if a person has or has not broken the law and decide the penalty. (The courts, judges and juries)
18.Which two Houses did the Constitution establish?
- AA National Assembly and a Council of States
- BA House of Commons and a House of Lords
- CA Lower House and a House of Review only
- DA House of Representatives and a Senate
The Australian Constitution established the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate. (The Australian Constitution)
19.Who starts the process for a federal election?
- AThe Governor-General
- BThe High Court
- CThe Australian Electoral Commission
- DThe Prime Minister
The Governor-General is not part of the government and must remain neutral. (The role of the Governor-General)
20.What does Australian law require of citizens at election time?
- AVoting is encouraged but optional
- BVoting is compulsory in Australian elections
- CVoting is compulsory only in referendums
- DOnly citizens over 21 need vote
Voting is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections. (Responsibilities of Australian citizenship)