Australian Citizenship Test practice test 4
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1.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)
2.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)
3.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)
4.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)
5.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)
6.What do Australians call helping each other in times of need?
- AMateship
- BMutual obligation
- CThe Rule of Law
- DA fair go
Australians value 'mateship' and help each other in times of need. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)
7.Which is Australia’s largest state?
- ANew South Wales
- BWestern Australia
- CSouth Australia
- DQueensland
Western Australia is the largest state. (The states)
8.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)
9.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)
10.How are Australian citizens involved in how the country is governed?
- AThey vote for people to represent them in parliament
- BThey are consulted by the Governor-General
- CThey vote directly on every law
- DThey elect judges to the High Court
Voting is compulsory in Australia, which shows the importance of participating in elections. (Parliamentary democracy as a value)
11.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)
12.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)
13.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)
14.Cradle Mountain and Port Arthur are icons of which state?
- AVictoria
- BNew South Wales
- CTasmania
- DQueensland
Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait. (The states)
15.What does volunteering give people in Australia the opportunity to do?
- AAvoid being called to serve on a jury
- BObtain Australian citizenship more quickly
- CShare knowledge, learn new skills and feel they belong
- DReduce the amount of tax they have to pay
Volunteering is an opportunity to share knowledge, learn new skills and increase your sense of belonging to the Australian community. (Compassion, mateship and making a contribution)
16.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)
17.What can forced marriage result in under Australian law?
- AA caution from the police
- BA civil fine only
- CNo penalty if both families agree
- DSevere legal penalties, including imprisonment
Forced marriage is against the law in Australia and can result in severe legal penalties, including imprisonment. (Freedom of religion as a value)
18.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)
19.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)
20.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)