Australian citizenship test: free mock test 3

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.

1. Question 1. What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?

   • A. Darwin
   • B. Perth
   • C. Canberra

   Answer: A. Darwin

   Darwin is the Northern Territory's capital city.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Australia's states and territories)

2. Question 2. What colours is the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

   • A. Green, blue, black and white
   • B. Black, red and yellow
   • C. Blue, white and red

   Answer: B. Black, red and yellow

   The Aboriginal Flag uses three colours: black, red and yellow.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Australia's flags)

3. Question 3. What is a volunteer?

   • A. A public servant who works for a government department
   • B. A citizen who has been called for jury service
   • C. A person who gives their time without being paid

   Answer: C. A person who gives their time without being paid

   A volunteer gives time to a person or group without being paid.

   In Our Common Bond, Glossary of testable section (part of the testable section)

4. Question 4. How can an Australian citizen's child born overseas become an Australian citizen?

   • A. The parent can apply for citizenship by descent
   • B. By paying a fee to the Australian Taxation Office
   • C. By joining the Australian Defence Force

   Answer: A. The parent can apply for citizenship by descent

   If a citizen's child is born in another country, the parent can apply for the child to get citizenship by descent.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship)

5. Question 5. Which statement about the police in Australia is correct?

   • A. They are controlled by political parties
   • B. They decide who is guilty in court
   • C. They act independently of the government

   Answer: C. They act independently of the government

   Police are independent of the government. They may give evidence, but the court decides guilt.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How are laws enforced?)

6. Question 6. From which group are Australian Government ministers chosen?

   • A. Senior public servants in government departments
   • B. Members of either House of Parliament
   • C. Judges of the High Court and other federal courts

   Answer: B. Members of either House of Parliament

   Ministers come from the Senate or from the House of Representatives.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How is the Australian Government formed?)

7. Question 7. What colours is the Australian National Flag?

   • A. Green and gold
   • B. Black, red and yellow
   • C. Blue, white and red

   Answer: C. Blue, white and red

   The national flag uses three colours: blue, white and red.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Australia's flags)

8. Question 8. During a protest, some people start damaging shop windows. Is this within Australian values?

   • A. No, protests must be peaceful and must not damage property
   • B. Yes, if the people protesting believe their cause is good
   • C. Yes, as long as no police officers are there to see it

   Answer: A. No, protests must be peaceful and must not damage property

   All protests must be within the law, which means peaceful, with no one injured and no property damaged.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Freedom of association)

9. Question 9. According to the booklet, why have people come to Australia through recent migration and refugee programs?

   • A. To be with family, start afresh or flee war
   • B. Only to work in mining for a few years and leave
   • C. Only to study at university and then return home

   Answer: A. To be with family, start afresh or flee war

   People come to be with family, to start a new life, or to get away from poverty, war or persecution.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (The nation of Australia)

10. Question 10. From what age must Australian citizens vote?

    • A. 16 years
    • B. 18 years
    • C. 21 years

    Answer: B. 18 years

    Australian citizens have a duty to vote once they turn 18.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship)

11. Question 11. Members of the House of Representatives represent the people in their what?

    • A. Whole state or territory
    • B. Local council shire
    • C. Electorate

    Answer: C. Electorate

    Australia is split into federal electorates, and each MP speaks for the voters in one of them.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (The House of Representatives)

12. Question 12. Which yearly public holiday is the largest in Australia?

    • A. Anzac Day
    • B. Australia Day
    • C. Good Friday

    Answer: B. Australia Day

    Australia Day is the biggest yearly public holiday, held in every state and territory.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Important days for Australians)

13. Question 13. According to Australian values, people should not be limited by what?

    • A. The laws of Australia and its states
    • B. Any kind of class distinction
    • C. Their own hard work and talents

    Answer: B. Any kind of class distinction

    Everyone deserves a 'fair go', and no one should be held back by class distinctions.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Equality of opportunity and a 'fair go')

14. Question 14. Under Australian law, who can marry each other?

    • A. Only a man and a woman
    • B. Two people, including two men or two women
    • C. Only two people who share the same religion

    Answer: B. Two people, including two men or two women

    Under Australian law, two people can marry, including two men or two women.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Equality of all people under the law)

15. Question 15. How many senators does each state elect?

    • A. 2
    • B. 76
    • C. 12

    Answer: C. 12

    Each state elects 12 senators, whatever its size or population.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (The Senate)

16. Question 16. What decides how many MPs a state or territory gets?

    • A. By the land area of the state
    • B. By the number of people living there
    • C. Every state has the same number

    Answer: B. By the number of people living there

    The number of MPs for each state or territory depends on its population.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (The House of Representatives)

17. Question 17. What kind of relationship do the police and the community have in Australia?

    • A. A good relationship
    • B. A distant relationship with little contact
    • C. A relationship based on fear

    Answer: A. A good relationship

    The police and the community have a good relationship in Australia, so you can ask local police for help or report a crime.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How are laws enforced?)

18. Question 18. Through which services does Services Australia deliver payments and support?

    • A. Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support
    • B. The ATO, the AEC and the Federal Police
    • C. Local councils, shires and municipalities

    Answer: A. Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support

    Services Australia delivers health, social and welfare payments through Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.

    In Our Common Bond, Glossary of testable section (part of the testable section)

19. Question 19. What is polygamy, which is against the law in Australia?

    • A. Marrying someone who follows a different religion
    • B. Holding a wedding ceremony in a place of worship
    • C. Having more than one husband or wife at once

    Answer: C. Having more than one husband or wife at once

    Polygamy means having more than one husband or wife at once. It is illegal and can lead to serious penalties.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Freedom of religion)

20. Question 20. An Australian citizen is also a citizen of another country. Inside Australia, which laws must they follow?

    • A. The laws of their other country
    • B. Every Australian law, all the time
    • C. Whichever laws they prefer

    Answer: B. Every Australian law, all the time

    A dual citizen who is in Australia must obey every Australian law, all of the time.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Loyalty to Australia)