Australian citizenship test, free mock test 10: 20 questions, 15 right and all 5 values questions to pass, 45 minutes, as in the real test (Home Affairs). How many can you get wrong?
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Government and the law in Australia
Which court did the Australian Constitution establish?
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Australian citizenship test questions and answers: mock test 10
Australian citizenship test practice, free and with no account: 10 full mock tests are open to everyone. Each one is an Our Common Bond practice test, written from the official booklet.
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All 20 questions in this mock test, each with the right answer, the reason, and where it is in Our Common Bond. Try the test first.
Question 1. Which court did the Australian Constitution establish?
- A. The magistrates court in each town
- B. A separate court for each colony
- C. The High Court of Australia
Answer: C. The High Court of Australia
The Constitution set up the High Court, which has the final power to apply and interpret Australia's laws.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (The Australian Constitution)
Question 2. Where should cyber abuse be reported?
- A. To no one, because online posts are a private matter
- B. To the police and the online service where it happened
- C. To the Australian Taxation Office or your local council
Answer: B. To the police and the online service where it happened
Many kinds of cyber abuse are illegal and should be reported to police and to the platform where it happened.
In Our Common Bond, Glossary of testable section (part of the testable section)
Question 3. What does the Rule of Law mean?
- A. Everyone, every group and every religious rule sits under the law
- B. Leaders may ignore any laws they disagree with in their work
- C. Religious rules come before the nation's laws
Answer: A. Everyone, every group and every religious rule sits under the law
The Rule of Law means everyone is equal before the law and nobody stands above it.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Our democratic beliefs)
Question 4. Which statement about compulsory voting is correct?
- A. Voting is compulsory only for citizens born in Australia
- B. Voting is never compulsory, so citizens can choose whether to vote
- C. Federal, state and territory elections are compulsory to vote in
Answer: C. Federal, state and territory elections are compulsory to vote in
Voting is a must at federal, state and territory elections. For local council elections, some states may not require it.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship)
Question 5. In the booklet, what does 'equality' mean?
- A. Being richer than other people
- B. Being the same in status
- C. Being born in the same place
Answer: B. Being the same in status
Equality means having the same status as others. Australians believe all people are equal.
In Our Common Bond, Glossary of testable section (part of the testable section)
Question 6. How many senators are there in total?
- A. Over 150
- B. 12
- C. 76
Answer: C. 76
There are 76 senators in total: 12 from each state and 2 from each mainland territory.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (The Senate)
Question 7. Ravi gives a public speech urging people to break the law. Is this protected by freedom of speech?
- A. Yes, because all speech is protected in Australia
- B. No, urging people to break the law is illegal
- C. Yes, as long as only a small number of people hear it
Answer: B. No, urging people to break the law is illegal
Freedom of speech does not cover encouraging others to break the law. That is illegal.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Freedom of speech)
Question 8. Is it legal anywhere in Australia for a man aged 20 to have sex with a girl aged 15?
- A. Yes, in some states, if they are in a relationship
- B. Yes, if the girl's parents give their agreement
- C. No, it is against the law in every state and territory
Answer: C. No, it is against the law in every state and territory
It is against the law in all states and territories, because she is under the age of consent.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
Question 9. Which of these is illegal in Australia?
- A. Disagreeing politely with a neighbour
- B. Verbal abuse of another person
- C. Supporting a different sports team
Answer: B. Verbal abuse of another person
Verbal abuse is illegal, just like physical abuse. Violence of any kind is against the law.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
Question 10. What can courts base their decisions on?
- A. The opinion of the government
- B. Only the evidence before them
- C. What the newspapers report
Answer: B. Only the evidence before them
Courts can only use the evidence that is put before them.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How are laws enforced?)
Question 11. Where did the early free settlers come from?
- A. Great Britain and Ireland
- B. China and other parts of Asia
- C. Germany and other parts of Europe
Answer: A. Great Britain and Ireland
They came from Great Britain and Ireland. That British and Irish heritage has had a big effect on Australia's culture and politics.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Early days of European settlement)
Question 12. A police officer gives you a lawful request. What should you do?
- A. Ignore it if you are busy
- B. Refuse until a lawyer arrives
- C. Obey the request
Answer: C. Obey the request
You should obey the request. Australians commit to following the law, so lawful police actions should be supported.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
Question 13. Who appoints the Governor-General?
- A. The voters, at a federal election held every three years
- B. The King, on the advice of the Prime Minister
- C. The judges of the High Court, after a vote
Answer: B. The King, on the advice of the Prime Minister
The King appoints the Governor-General as his representative, on the Prime Minister's advice.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (Who is Australia's Head of State?)
Question 14. What may local government areas be called?
- A. Cities, shires, towns or municipalities
- B. Electorates, divisions or seats
- C. Colonies, provinces or districts
Answer: A. Cities, shires, towns or municipalities
A local government area might be called a city, a shire, a town or a municipality.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (Local government)
Question 15. In the booklet, what does 'integration' mean?
- A. Migrants adapting to take part in their new society
- B. Migrants keeping apart from the rest of the community
- C. Migrants returning to live in their home country
Answer: A. Migrants adapting to take part in their new society
Integration is the way migrants adapt so they can take part in and contribute to their new society.
In Our Common Bond, Glossary of testable section (part of the testable section)
Question 16. Who performs a Welcome to Country?
- A. A custodian of the local area
- B. Anyone who is attending the meeting
- C. The Governor-General or a state Governor
Answer: A. A custodian of the local area
Only a custodian of the local area can give a Welcome to Country. An Acknowledgement of Country can be given by anyone.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Traditions)
Question 17. What is the Southern Cross on the Australian National Flag?
- A. A symbol of the six states joining in 1901
- B. A sign of the British royal family
- C. A group of stars seen in the southern sky
Answer: C. A group of stars seen in the southern sky
The Southern Cross is a group of stars visible in the southern sky. It appears on the right side of the flag.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Australia's flags)
Question 18. Is it possible to have no religion in Australia?
- A. No, they must follow a Christian religion
- B. Yes, they are free not to follow a religion
- C. No, they must follow their parents' religion
Answer: B. Yes, they are free not to follow a religion
People can follow any religion they choose, or no religion at all.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Our freedoms)
Question 19. What is a councillor?
- A. A member of a state parliament
- B. A judge in a local magistrates court
- C. Someone elected to a local council
Answer: C. Someone elected to a local council
Councillors are elected to local councils.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (Who are some of Australia's leaders?)
Question 20. What is a Welcome to Country?
- A. A speech by the Prime Minister to open a new Parliament
- B. A local custodian greeting visitors to their land
- C. A ceremony where new citizens sing the national anthem
Answer: B. A local custodian greeting visitors to their land
In a Welcome to Country, a local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian welcomes visitors onto their traditional land.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Traditions)
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