Australian Practice Citizenship Test

Question 1:

What major event led to a wave of non-British migration to Australia after World War II?

Section: Australia and its people

End of World War II

Cold War

End of World War I

Question 2:

What are Australians allowed to do in terms of peaceful protest?

Section: Australian values

Australians cannot protest in public places

Australians can protest violently if they disagree with government policies

Australians are allowed to peacefully protest against government actions

Question 3:

What is the title of the Australian national anthem?

Section: Australia and its people

Australians, Let Us Rejoice

Golden Soil and Wealth for Toil

Advance Australia Fair

Question 4:

What is meant by “Rule of Law”?

Section: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

The law applies only to citizens

Only the rich follow the law

Everyone is equal before the law

Question 5:

What is one of the shared Australian values?

Section: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

The dignity and freedom of each person

Obedience without question

Superiority of one group

Question 6:

What natural feature is mentioned in the second line of the Australian national anthem?

Section: Australia and its people

Plains

Sea

Mountains

Question 7:

What do you pledge to do at the citizenship ceremony regarding the laws of Australia?

Section: Government and the law in Australia

Uphold and obey the laws of Australia

Challenge and resist the laws of Australia

Ignore the laws of Australia

Question 8:

What is the role of a Member of Parliament (MP) in Australia?

Section: Government and the law in Australia

An advisor to the Prime Minister

An appointed government official

An elected representative of the people in the Australian Parliament or a state parliament

Question 9:

When were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples officially included in estimates of the Australian population?

Section: Australia and its people

After 1957

Before 1957

Before 1967

After 1967

Question 10:

What is the responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in terms of serving on a jury?

Section: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Refuse to serve on a jury if called to do so

Serve on a jury if called to do so

Serve only on a federal jury if called to do so

Question 11:

What is the capital city of Western Australia (WA)?

Section: Australia and its people

Adelaide

Darwin

Perth

Question 12:

What is the responsibility of the Australian Federal Police (AFP)?

Section: Government and the law in Australia

To enforce state and territory laws

To maintain peace and order in local communities

To investigate crimes against federal laws, such as drug trafficking and crimes against national security

Question 13:

What principle is Australia's democratic system based on regarding individuals?

Section: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Individuals must conform to the majority

Only certain individuals have rights and equality

Every individual has rights and equality under Australian law

Question 14:

What are the two Houses of the Australian Parliament?

Section: Government and the law in Australia

The Senate, the Supreme Court

The House of Commons, the House of Lords

The House of Representatives, the Senate

Question 15:

What must individuals do while exercising freedom of speech and freedom of expression in Australia?

Section: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Individuals are exempt from legal consequences when expressing their views.

Individuals must obey Australian laws while exercising freedom of speech and expression.

There are no restrictions on freedom of speech and expression in Australia.

Question 16:

Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?

Section: Government and the law in Australia

The appointment of the Head of State

Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law

The appointment of state premiers

Question 17:

What are some of the central values that shape Australian society?

Section: Australian values

Control, dominance, prejudice, and inequality

Restriction, intolerance, bias, and discrimination

Freedom, respect, fairness, and equality of opportunity

Question 18:

What responsibilities do individuals have to help protect Australian society?

Section: Australian values

Individuals should take justice into their own hands rather than involving authorities.

Individuals have a responsibility to report suspected crimes to authorities.

Individuals have no obligation to report crimes in Australia.

Question 19:

What protections does Australian law provide against discrimination based on gender?

Section: Australian values

It is against the law to discriminate based on gender, and women can get jobs based on qualifications and skills

Australian law allows discrimination against women in employment

Gender-based discrimination is legal in Australia

Question 20:

What is the significance of religious tolerance in Australian society?

Section: Australian values

Religious intolerance is encouraged

Religious intolerance is not acceptable

Religious practices are restricted based on ethnicity or religion

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