Australian Citizenship Practice Test 12

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What rights, as mentioned below, can one enjoy as a citizen of Australia?

  • Apply for work in the Australian Defence Force or the Australian Public Service
  • Vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
  • Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
  • All of the above

What is the minimum age for an Australian to have his/her name registered on the electoral roll?

  • 18 years
  • 21 years
  • 23 years
  • 16 years

As an Australian, you enjoy many privileges listed below. Please select the correct statement to confirm this.

  • Re-enter Australia freely by applying for an Australian passport
  • Seek election to parliament
  • Register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.
  • All of the above

What can be correctly said about compulsory voting in local government elections?

  • It is not compulsory to vote in local government elections in all states
  • Voting in local government elections is not compulsory in some states
  • It is compulsory to vote in local government elections in all states
  • None of the above

What is the mandatory requirement for an individual to be an Australian citizen?

  • Not obey the law
  • Not serve on a jury if called to do so
  • Obey the law
  • None of the above

What legal process is followed during the amendment of the Australian Constitution?

  • State or territory and federal elections
  • Local government elections
  • Referendum
  • All of the above

As an Australian citizen what is your most important responsibility?

  • Not vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
  • Not obey the law
  • Vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
  • None of the above

As an Australian citizen what major responsibility do you have towards Australia?

  • Not defend Australia should the need arise
  • Not serve on a jury if called to do so
  • Defend Australia should the need arise
  • None of the above

What privileges can one have as a respectable citizen in Australia? Please select the correct option.

  • Register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.
  • Ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
  • Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
  • All of the above

As an Australian citizen, which of the following falls under mandatory responsibilities towards the government?

  • Travelling
  • Voting
  • Teaching
  • None of the above

Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?

  • The appointment of state premiers
  • The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament
  • The appointment of the Head of State
  • The appointment of ministers

Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?

  • People are free and safe to vote for any candidate
  • Voting is by a show of hands
  • People must write their name on their vote
  • None of the above

Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?

  • To attend local council meetings
  • To vote in elections
  • To have a current Australian passport
  • To have a driving licence

What is the correct definition of a jury?

  • A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is innocent or guilty.
  • A jury is group of people who can apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
  • A jury is a group of people committed to join together to defend the nation and its way of life
  • None of the above

Which one of the following statements in regard to formation of social laws and their implication is true in Australia?

  • Laws to maintain a safe society are not made by Australian representatives in government
  • Laws to maintain an orderly, free society are made by Australian representatives in government
  • Laws to protect people's rights are not made by Australian representatives in government
  • None of the above

Which is true regarding Jury service in Australia?

  • To serve on a jury, all the people in Australia may be called
  • To serve on a jury, any Australian on the electoral roll may be called
  • To serve on a jury, people who come to visit Australia may be called
  • All of the above

What should be the minimum age of a person to work in Centrelink?

  • 20 years
  • 18 years
  • 21 years
  • 23 years

What course of action should you follow as an Australian citizen?

  • Serve on a jury if called to do so
  • Not defend Australia should the need arise
  • Not serve on a jury if called to do so
  • Not obey the law

What responsibility do you have as an Australian citizen?

  • Obey the law
  • Defend Australia should the need arise
  • serve on a jury if called to do so
  • All of the above

For which elections is it compulsory for an Australian citizen to exercise their voting rights?

  • State
  • Federal
  • All of the above
  • None of the above

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  • Number of questions: 20
  • Answer correctly to pass: 15
  • Passing score: 75%