Australian Citizenship Test practice test 5
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1.What choices do both men and women have the right to make in Australia?
- AChoices about which Australian laws apply to them
- BChoices about whether to serve on a jury when called
- CIndependent choices about personal matters such as marriage and religion
- DChoices about whether to pay tax on their earnings
Both men and women have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters such as marriage and religion. (Equality of all people under the law)
2.What was true of the separate colonies’ defence systems?
- AThey were jointly commanded
- BThey were the strongest in the region
- CThey were funded by Britain alone
- DThey were weak
The separate colonies had weak systems of defence. (Federation)
3.Who recommends who should become ministers?
- AThe Senate
- BThe Leader of the Opposition
- CThe Governor-General
- DThe Prime Minister
The leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives becomes the Prime Minister. (Political parties and forming government)
4.What does Anzac Day remember?
- AThe arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788
- BThe uniting of the separate colonies into a federation
- CThe end of the transportation of convicts to the colonies
- DThe sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars and conflicts
Anzac Day is a solemn day when Australians remember the sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. (Anzac Day)
5.Which two native animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- AA dingo and a crocodile
- BA koala and a wombat
- CA kangaroo and an emu
- DA kookaburra and a platypus
A kangaroo and an emu support the shield of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms on each side. (Australia’s symbols)
6.How does Australian society regard the English language?
- AAs a requirement for employment and nothing more
- BAs useful to know but not especially important
- CAs the national language and an important unifying element
- DAs one of several official languages of Australia
Australian society values the English language as the national language of Australia. (English as the national language)
7.What is Australia’s national language?
- AEnglish and French
- BThere is no national language
- CEnglish and an Aboriginal language
- DEnglish
Australia's national language is English. (Language and diversity)
8.Who is allowed to know whom you voted for?
- AThe police, on request
- BThe Australian Electoral Commission
- CYour local member of parliament
- DNo one, unless you choose to tell them
No one is allowed to know whom you have voted for unless you choose to tell them. (Voting and the Australian Electoral Commission)
9.How many states and mainland territories does Australia have?
- ASix states and six territories
- BFive states and three mainland territories
- CSix states and two mainland territories
- DEight states and no territories
Australia is a federation of six states and two mainland territories. (States, territories and capital cities)
10.What is a proposal for a new law called?
- AA referendum
- BAn Act
- CA Bill
- DA portfolio
A proposal to introduce a new law or change an existing one is called a Bill. (How laws are made)
11.To whom do Australian laws apply?
- AOnly people born in Australia
- BAll people in Australia
- COnly adults over 18
- DOnly Australian citizens
Australian laws apply to all people in Australia, regardless of background or culture. (Australian values and the Rule of Law)
12.What is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia?
- AThe Commonwealth Coat of Arms
- BThe Southern Cross
- CThe golden wattle
- DThe Australian National Flag
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. (Australia’s symbols)
13.What are the colours of the Australian National Flag?
- AGreen and gold
- BGreen, blue, black and white
- CBlack, red and yellow
- DBlue, white and red
The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red. (The Australian National Flag)
14.Why is learning English important in Australia?
- AIt helps in getting an education and a job and integrating into the community
- BIt exempts an applicant from the citizenship test
- CIt is required before you can obtain a driver’s licence
- DIt is needed in order to vote at federal elections
Learning English helps to get an education and a job and to better integrate into the community. (English as the national language)
15.What is executive power?
- AThe power to make laws
- BThe power to change the Constitution
- CThe power to put the laws into practice
- DThe power to interpret and apply the law
Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. (How the power of government is controlled)
16.How independent are the police in Australia?
- AThey are directed by each state Premier
- BThey are independent of the government
- CThey report to the Prime Minister
- DThey are controlled by the courts
The police are independent of the government. (The police)
17.Which of these is a way of actively participating in Australian society?
- AVolunteering to do social and community work
- BDeclining to vote at federal and state elections
- CRefusing to serve on a jury when called to do so
- DAvoiding paying tax on money earned from a business
Paying tax is an important way to contribute to the Australian community and is required by law. (Participating in Australian society and paying tax)
18.When may a woman be given a job ahead of a man in Australia?
- AOnly if no man applies
- BNever, as that would be discrimination
- COnly in the public service
- DWhen she has better qualifications and skills
It is a right for a woman to get a job ahead of a man if she has better qualifications and skills. (Equality of all people under the law)
19.What is the difference between the states and the territories?
- AStates are governed directly by the Commonwealth
- BStates have rights recognised by the Constitution while territories do not
- CTerritories elect more senators than the states do
- DTerritories hold more power to pass laws than states
States have rights recognised by the Constitution while territories do not. (State, territory and local government)
20.Who can seek election to an Australian parliament?
- AOnly citizens who were born in Australia itself
- BCitizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens
- COnly Australian citizens aged 21 years or over
- DAny resident of Australia aged 18 years or over
Australian citizens aged 18 years or over who are not dual citizens can seek election to parliament. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)