Test 15 of 22
Free Citizenship Practice Test 15
Format
20 MCQs
Time Limit
45 Minutes
Language
English
Booklet
Our Common Bond
This test includes questions from all four testable parts: Australia and its people, democratic beliefs, government and the law, and Australian values.
Pass Mark: 15/20 | Success Rate: 75%
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Does gender equality in Australia allow both men and women to join the police and military?
Only men can join.
Only women can join.
Both men and women can join.
Men and women have equal rights to join the Australian Defence Force and the police.
Which group of migrants did the government actively encourage to settle in Australia during the early 20th century?
British.
Pakistani.
Indian.
During the first half of the 20th century, programs actively encouraged British migrants to move to Australia.
Do Australians believe in a "fair go" and a fair society for everyone?
TRUE.
FALSE.
Australians believe in a fair society where everyone deserves an equal chance, known as a "fair go."
What does the black colour on the top half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
Aboriginal people.
Torres Strait Islands.
The land and earth.
The top half of the Aboriginal Flag is black to represent the Aboriginal people of Australia.
What type of vote requires a "double majority" to change the Australian Constitution?
By-election.
Federal Election.
Referendum.
A referendum requires a majority of voters nationwide and a majority in at least four states to pass.
What is another common name for the Senate?
House of Representatives.
The Upper House.
The Lower House.
The Senate is frequently called the "Upper House," the "House of Review," or the "States' House."
What do the seven points on the Commonwealth Star represent?
Seven capital cities.
Seven continents.
Six states and the territories.
Six points represent the states of Australia, while the seventh point represents the territories.
Is showing violence toward another person considered a serious crime in Australia?
Yes, it is serious and illegal.
No, it is a minor issue.
Violence toward others is a very serious crime and is illegal for everyone in Australia.
Which culture is recognized as the oldest continuing culture in the world?
Australia's Indigenous culture.
British Culture.
Roman Culture.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are the oldest continuing cultures in the world.
From where did the early free settlers in Australia primarily originate?
France.
Russia.
Great Britain and Ireland.
Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland, influencing Australia's heritage and politics.
What are the three main parts of the Australian National Flag?
Southern Cross, Union Jack, Sun.
Union Jack, Stripes, Star.
Union Jack, Commonwealth Star, Southern Cross.
The flag features the Union Jack, the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross.
Which city serves as the capital of Western Australia?
Perth.
Darwin.
Adelaide.
Perth is the capital of Western Australia, where about three-quarters of the state's population lives.
At what age must an Australian citizen register their name and address on the electoral roll?
18 years.
19 years.
20 years.
Citizens aged 18 or over must register on the electoral roll to vote in compulsory elections.
In which state is the world-famous Great Barrier Reef located?
Victoria.
Queensland.
New South Wales.
The Great Barrier Reef runs along the eastern coast of Queensland.
Must leaders and people in power obey Australian laws?
No, they are exempt.
Yes, everyone must obey.
Everyone in Australia, including religious, business, and government leaders, must obey the law.
What type of government system does Australia use?
Communist.
Democracy.
Capitalist.
Australia is a democracy where citizens choose representatives to make laws on their behalf.
In which part of the Northern Territory are the tropics located?
South.
North.
West.
The Northern Territory features a tropical climate in the north and red desert soil in the south.
What event marked the beginning of European settlement in 1788?
12 ships arrived.
10 ships arrived.
11 ships arrived.
European settlement began when the "First Fleet" of 11 ships landed on 26 January 1788.
Who can the government call to serve on a jury for a court trial?
All people in Australia.
Australians on the electoral roll.
Only government officials.
Any Australian citizen registered on the electoral roll may be called to perform jury service.
Which native Australian animal appears on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
Sheep.
Tiger.
Kangaroo.
A kangaroo and an emu support the shield on the official Commonwealth Coat of Arms.