Australian citizenship test, free mock test 6: 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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Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Which help can Australian officials give citizens overseas?
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Australian citizenship test questions and answers: mock test 6
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 help can Australian officials give citizens overseas?
- A. Paying any fines they owe in the other country
- B. An emergency passport, or support after an accident
- C. Excusing them from obeying that country's laws
Answer: B. An emergency passport, or support after an accident
Officials can give an emergency passport, plus help and advice after an accident, a serious illness or a death.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship)
Question 2. What does equal opportunity, or a 'fair go', help to make sure of?
- A. That everyone has the same income
- B. That society has no formal class system
- C. That only citizens can own businesses
Answer: B. That society has no formal class system
Valuing a 'fair go' helps keep Australian society free of formal class divisions.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Our equalities)
Question 3. What are local councils responsible for?
- A. Defence and relations with other countries
- B. Immigration and citizenship applications
- C. Planning and delivering local services
Answer: C. Planning and delivering local services
Councils plan and provide services for their local area.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (Local government)
Question 4. What is shown in the background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- A. The Southern Cross
- B. Golden wattle
- C. Gum leaves
Answer: B. Golden wattle
The background of the Coat of Arms is golden wattle, the national flower.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Australia's symbols)
Question 5. Which level of government pays social security, such as pensions and family support?
- A. The Australian Government
- B. State and territory governments
- C. Local councils
Answer: A. The Australian Government
Social security, including pensions and family support, is an Australian Government responsibility.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (What do the three levels of government do?)
Question 6. What is a referendum?
- A. An election to choose a new local council
- B. A trial held in the High Court of Australia
- C. A national vote on changing the Constitution
Answer: C. A national vote on changing the Constitution
In a referendum, voters decide whether to change the Australian Constitution.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship)
Question 7. Ana writes a blog post criticising a new government policy. Is this allowed in Australia?
- A. Yes, people can share their views on any topic within the law
- B. No, it is illegal to criticise the government in public
- C. Only if the Prime Minister's office approves it first
Answer: A. Yes, people can share their views on any topic within the law
People may share their views on any subject, as long as they stay within the law.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Freedom of speech)
Question 8. What may happen if you do not vote in an election and have no good reason?
- A. You may be fined
- B. You will lose your citizenship
- C. You will be sent to jail straight away
Answer: A. You may be fined
If you do not vote and have no good reason, you may be fined.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How do I have my say?)
Question 9. Who leads the Australian Government?
- A. The Governor-General
- B. The King of Australia
- C. The Prime Minister
Answer: C. The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister leads the Australian Government.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (Constitutional monarchy)
Question 10. What is Australia Day the anniversary of?
- A. The Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915
- B. The day the First Fleet came in 1788
- C. The 1967 Referendum on counting Aboriginal peoples
Answer: B. The day the First Fleet came in 1788
Australia Day marks the anniversary of the First Fleet's arrival from Great Britain in 1788.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Important days for Australians)
Question 11. How do representatives in parliament answer to the people for their decisions?
- A. Through the High Court only
- B. Through elections
- C. They do not have to answer to anyone
Answer: B. Through elections
At each election, voters decide whether their members of parliament have done a good job.
In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Our democratic beliefs)
Question 12. Why is promoting fear and distrust of an ethnic community against Australian values?
- A. It is a form of volunteering that helps the community
- B. It is only a matter of personal opinion, so it is fine
- C. It damages relations within the Australian community
Answer: C. It damages relations within the Australian community
Spreading fear and distrust of an ethnic community harms community relations and Australia's interests.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Loyalty to Australia)
Question 13. Where did the Anzacs land on 25 April 1915?
- A. Gallipoli in Türkiye
- B. Sydney Cove in New South Wales
- C. Port Arthur in Tasmania
Answer: A. Gallipoli in Türkiye
In World War I, on 25 April 1915, the Anzacs came ashore at Gallipoli, in what is now Türkiye.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Important days for Australians)
Question 14. In which colonies was gold discovered in 1851?
- A. Queensland and Tasmania
- B. Western Australia and South Australia
- C. New South Wales and Victoria
Answer: C. New South Wales and Victoria
The 1851 gold rush began in New South Wales and Victoria.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Early days of European settlement)
Question 15. What is expected of everyone who lives in Australia?
- A. To keep apart from their neighbours and local groups
- B. To take part in society and contribute to the community
- C. To leave all community work to the government
Answer: B. To take part in society and contribute to the community
Australians expect all people living here to take part in society and contribute to their community.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Making a contribution)
Question 16. On what date did the First Fleet arrive?
- A. 25 April 1915
- B. 26 January 1788
- C. 1 January 1901
Answer: B. 26 January 1788
European settlement began when the First Fleet reached Australia from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Early days of European settlement)
Question 17. What should people of every ethnicity and religion be given, as long as they obey Australian law?
- A. Different rights depending on which faith they follow
- B. Special rights if their group is in the majority
- C. An equal chance to pursue their goals and interests
Answer: C. An equal chance to pursue their goals and interests
People of every ethnicity and religion should have the same chance to reach their goals, as long as they obey the law.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Freedom of religion)
Question 18. According to the booklet, what is Australian citizenship about?
- A. Learning the values only so you can pass the test
- B. Living out Australia's values in everyday life
- C. Keeping only the values of the country you came from
Answer: B. Living out Australia's values in everyday life
Being a citizen means living by these values each day. Every Australian is expected to respect, share and uphold them.
In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values
Question 19. What is 'Royal Assent'?
- A. The Governor-General signing a Bill into law
- B. The King visiting Australia to open a new parliament
- C. The Prime Minister choosing ministers after an election
Answer: A. The Governor-General signing a Bill into law
When the Governor-General signs a Bill passed by Parliament, it becomes law. This is called Royal Assent.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (The role of the Governor-General)
Question 20. How can Australian citizens raise concerns about a government policy?
- A. By writing to the High Court
- B. By asking the Governor-General to change it
- C. By contacting their elected representative
Answer: C. By contacting their elected representative
Any citizen can get in touch with their elected representative about a government policy they are worried about.
In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How do I have my say?)
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