Australian Citizenship Practice Test 8
Try the first 5 questions of this 20-question citizenship practice test free, with instant answers and explanations. The full test is in the app.
This test: 4 People · 4 Beliefs · 9 Government · 3 Values · No question repeats across our 14 practice tests.
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The Australian citizenship test has 20 multiple-choice questions. You need 75% (at least 15 of 20) and all 5 Australian values questions correct to pass. You have 45 minutes.
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Practice Test 8 Questions
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1. What is the capital of New South Wales?
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The capital city of the state of New South Wales is Sydney.
2. Where did the British Government transport its convicts to?
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During that period, British laws were severe, and prisons were overcrowded. To address this, the British Government opted to transport convicts across the world to the newly established colony of New South Wales.
3. What is Australia's national language?
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English serves as Australia's national language and is an integral part of the country's identity.
4. What is Australia's largest city?
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Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is the most populous city in the nation. Its Harbour Bridge and Opera House are recognized as national landmarks.
5. Who has the power to make and change the laws that govern Australia?
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The authority to create and modify the nation's laws rests solely with the parliament.
Questions 6–20 of Practice Test 8
6. What is Australia's official national religion?
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7. Which of the following is NOT a way to challenge the government?
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8. What does "living peacefully" mean in the Australian context?
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9. What is the consequence of not being correctly enrolled to vote?
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10. What is the sole mechanism for altering the Australian Constitution?
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11. What conclusive action is necessary for a proposed law (a Bill) to be officially enacted?
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12. What is the method for selecting members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate?
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13. Australia's system of parliamentary democracy draws primarily from which traditions?
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14. Identify the FALSE statement regarding the role and powers of the Governor-General.
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15. What is the term for a proposed law before it is passed by Parliament?
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16. What is the role of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)?
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17. What does the 'secret ballot' protect?
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18. From where does the Australian government derive its authority?
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19. What does "equality of all people under the law" mean in Australia?
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20. What obligation does an Australian citizen with dual citizenship have while in Australia?
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