Australian citizenship test: free mock test 7

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. Which statement about paying tax in Australia is correct?

   • A. It is required by law and helps the community
   • B. It is optional for people who work for a business
   • C. Only businesses have to pay it, not individual workers

   Answer: A. It is required by law and helps the community

   Paying tax is required by law and is an important way to contribute to the community.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Participating in Australian society)

2. Question 2. What rule still applies when people use freedom of speech or expression?

   • A. There is no limit of any kind
   • B. Australian laws must be obeyed at all times
   • C. People need the government's permission first

   Answer: B. Australian laws must be obeyed at all times

   Even when people use these freedoms, they must always obey Australian law.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Our freedoms)

3. Question 3. In the pledge, to whom do new citizens promise their loyalty?

   • A. Australia and its people
   • B. The Prime Minister
   • C. Their political party

   Answer: A. Australia and its people

   In the pledge, citizens promise loyalty to Australia and its people.

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

4. Question 4. Which of these forms can a Welcome to Country take?

   • A. Only a written letter to each visitor
   • B. Only the raising of the Aboriginal Flag
   • C. Song, dance, a smoking ceremony or a speech

   Answer: C. Song, dance, a smoking ceremony or a speech

   It can be done in many ways, such as songs, dances, a smoking ceremony, or a speech in English or a traditional language.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Traditions)

5. Question 5. Can a wife apply for a divorce if her husband wants to stay married?

   • A. No, both of them must agree to the divorce
   • B. No, only a husband can apply for a divorce
   • C. Yes, either spouse may apply to the courts

   Answer: C. Yes, either spouse may apply to the courts

   Divorce is acceptable in Australia. Either spouse can apply, even if the other wants to stay married.

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

6. Question 6. Who holds legislative power in Australia?

   • A. The judges
   • B. Parliament
   • C. The police

   Answer: B. Parliament

   Parliament, made up of elected representatives, has the power to make and change laws.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How is the power of government controlled?)

7. Question 7. Which national institutions were set up under the new Constitution in 1901?

   • A. The state police forces and local councils
   • B. The national parliament, government and High Court
   • C. The Australian Electoral Commission and the ATO

   Answer: B. The national parliament, government and High Court

   Federation in 1901 created the national parliament, government and High Court under the Constitution.

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

8. Question 8. Which two animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

   • A. A kangaroo and an emu
   • B. A koala and a wombat
   • C. A kangaroo and a koala

   Answer: A. A kangaroo and an emu

   A kangaroo and an emu, both native animals, hold up the shield.

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

9. Question 9. What is the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) responsible for?

   • A. Collecting tax on the money people earn from jobs
   • B. Investigating crimes against federal laws, such as fraud
   • C. Running federal elections and keeping the electoral roll

   Answer: C. Running federal elections and keeping the electoral roll

   The AEC runs federal elections and referendums and keeps the Commonwealth electoral roll.

   In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How do I have my say?)

10. Question 10. What does it mean that Australia is a constitutional monarchy?

    • A. The King makes all of Australia's laws without parliament
    • B. The King is Head of State but must follow the Constitution
    • C. Australia has no Head of State, only a Prime Minister

    Answer: B. The King is Head of State but must follow the Constitution

    In a constitutional monarchy the King is Head of State, but his powers are limited by the Constitution.

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

11. Question 11. Which level of government is responsible for defence and foreign affairs?

    • A. The Australian Government
    • B. State and territory governments
    • C. Local councils

    Answer: A. The Australian Government

    Defence and relations with other countries are Australian Government responsibilities.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (What do the three levels of government do?)

12. Question 12. What are the three types of power under the Australian Constitution?

    • A. Federal, state and local government
    • B. Military, police and civil
    • C. Legislative, executive and judicial

    Answer: C. Legislative, executive and judicial

    Power is split three ways under the Constitution: legislative, executive and judicial.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 3: Government and the law in Australia (How is the power of government controlled?)

13. Question 13. What are other names for the Senate?

    • A. The Upper House, the States' House or the House of Review
    • B. The Lower House, the People's House or the Members' House
    • C. The Council House, the Ministers' House or the High House

    Answer: A. The Upper House, the States' House or the House of Review

    The Senate has three other names: the Upper House, the House of Review and the States' House.

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

14. Question 14. Why is speaking English important for people living in Australia?

    • A. It is needed in order to practise any religion
    • B. It helps people study and find work
    • C. It is required before you can own a car

    Answer: B. It helps people study and find work

    Learning English helps people get an education and a job and integrate into the community.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (English as the national language)

15. Question 15. Freedom of expression lets people express their views through which of these?

    • A. Only by voting at elections
    • B. Only in private letters to friends
    • C. Art, film, music and literature

    Answer: C. Art, film, music and literature

    Freedom of expression covers art, film, music and literature.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 2: Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties (Our freedoms)

16. Question 16. What is a federation?

    • A. Two or more political parties that join to govern
    • B. A yearly meeting of all the local councils in a state
    • C. A union of colonies into one nation, which keep some powers

    Answer: C. A union of colonies into one nation, which keep some powers

    A federation joins colonies into one nation while they keep certain powers.

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

17. Question 17. Who is protected by Australia's laws and legal systems?

    • A. All Australians
    • B. Only citizens who own property
    • C. Only government officials

    Answer: A. All Australians

    The law and the legal system protect every Australian.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 4: Australian values (Commitment to the Rule of Law)

18. Question 18. What does the booklet say about serving in the Australian Defence Force?

    • A. Service is voluntary, but citizens should defend Australia if needed
    • B. Service is compulsory for every citizen from the age of 18
    • C. Only people who were born in Australia are allowed to serve

    Answer: A. Service is voluntary, but citizens should defend Australia if needed

    Joining the Defence Force is voluntary, but defending Australia if the need arises is a responsibility of all citizens.

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

19. Question 19. Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?

    • A. Only an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Elder may do it
    • B. Only a member of parliament
    • C. Anyone

    Answer: C. Anyone

    Anyone can give an Acknowledgement of Country. At meetings it is usually done by the Chair or Master of Ceremonies.

    In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Traditions)

20. Question 20. Which media in Australia have the same freedom of speech as individuals?

    • A. Only media owned by the government
    • B. No media at all
    • C. Newspapers, television and radio

    Answer: C. Newspapers, television and radio

    Newspapers, television and radio share the same freedom of speech that people have.

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