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Question 1 · Multiple choice
Why is it important to learn to speak English in Australia? A It helps with education, work and taking part in the community B Other languages are illegal C It is needed to drive a car or to ride on any public transport D It is only important for children
Show answer Correct answer: A — It helps with education, work and taking part in the community
Why? Learning English helps people get an education and a job and integrate into the community; it is essential for economic participation and social cohesion. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
What does a jury do? A Makes new laws for the state B Listens to the evidence and decides if a person is guilty or not guilty C Chooses the judge for each case D Decides how much tax each person in the state should pay every year
Show answer Correct answer: B — Listens to the evidence and decides if a person is guilty or not guilty
Why? A jury is a group of ordinary Australians who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
On the Australian National Flag, what does the Union Jack in the top left corner represent? A The six states and the two mainland territories of the federation B Australia's history of British settlement and inherited laws C The stars of the southern sky D Australia's Aboriginal peoples
Show answer Correct answer: B — Australia's history of British settlement and inherited laws
Why? The Union Jack represents Australia's history of British settlement and the laws and institutions inherited as a result. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
What is the Cabinet? A The room where votes are counted B A committee of the state Premiers and territory Chief Ministers C The key decision-making body of senior ministers D The highest court in Australia
Show answer Correct answer: C — The key decision-making body of senior ministers
Why? Ministers with the most important portfolios make up the Cabinet, the key decision-making body of government. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
How many points does the Commonwealth Star on the Australian National Flag have? A Five B Six C Eight D Seven
Show answer Correct answer: D — Seven
Why? The Commonwealth Star has seven points: one for each of the six states and one for the territories. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
What must applicants for Australian citizenship undertake regarding English, if it is not their native language? A To make reasonable efforts to learn English B To stop speaking their first language C To pass a university English degree within two years D To teach English to others
Show answer Correct answer: A — To make reasonable efforts to learn English
Why? Applicants must undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not their native language. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
What is a proposal for a new law or a change to a law called? A A ballot B A referendum C A portfolio D A Bill
Show answer Correct answer: D — A Bill
Why? A proposal to introduce a new law or change an existing one is called a 'Bill'. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
Which Australian citizens can be called to serve on a jury? A Only citizens who are lawyers B Only citizens born in Australia C Citizens who are on the electoral roll D Any visitor to Australia who happens to be near the court
Show answer Correct answer: C — Citizens who are on the electoral roll
Why? Australian citizens aged 18 or over who are on the electoral roll can be called to serve on a jury. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
What do the seven points of the Commonwealth Star represent? A The seven days of the week B The seven original convict ships that sailed from Britain C The six states and one point for the territories D The seven largest cities
Show answer Correct answer: C — The six states and one point for the territories
Why? Each point represents one of the six states, and one point represents the territories. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
What happens after a majority in both Houses of Parliament agree to a Bill? A It goes to the Governor-General B It goes to the High Court for a vote C It is sent to the King to rewrite D It becomes law immediately without any signature
Show answer Correct answer: A — It goes to the Governor-General
Why? If the majority of members in each House agree to a Bill, it goes to the Governor-General, who signs it so it becomes law. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
Sam suspects a neighbour may be planning a serious crime. What should he do? A Ignore it because it is not his business B Report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible C Warn the neighbour that he knows D Wait until the crime has happened
Show answer Correct answer: B — Report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible
Why? If people suspect a friend or neighbour may be planning a serious crime, they should report it to Australian government authorities as soon as possible. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
What is the Southern Cross on the Australian National Flag? A A group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky B The flag of the United Kingdom C A symbol of the Christian religion D The emblem used by the Australian Army since World War I
Show answer Correct answer: A — A group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky
Why? The Southern Cross, on the right of the flag, is a group of stars visible in the southern sky. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
How does jury service help the court system? A It allows the government to choose the verdict in each case B It helps ensure the court system is open and fair C It makes court cases secret D It replaces the need for judges
Show answer Correct answer: B — It helps ensure the court system is open and fair
Why? Jury service helps to ensure that the court system is open and fair. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
Who must agree to a Bill before it goes to the Governor-General? A Only the Prime Minister B Only the Senate C Every single member of the House of Representatives, without exception D A majority of members in each House of Parliament
Show answer Correct answer: D — A majority of members in each House of Parliament
Why? A Bill must be agreed to by the majority of members in each House of Parliament. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
If a person sees or knows of a child being abused, what should they do? A Keep it private within the family and wait to see what happens B Discuss it only with friends C Do nothing unless asked D Report it to the police to investigate
Show answer Correct answer: D — Report it to the police to investigate
Why? If a person sees or has knowledge of a child being abused, they should report this to the police. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
Which flags are officially recognised in Australia besides the Australian National Flag? A The flags of the United Kingdom and New Zealand, Australia's closest partners B Only the flags of the capital cities C The flag of the Commonwealth Games D The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
Show answer Correct answer: D — The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
Why? The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag are officially recognised and may be flown in the community. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
What does a court decide? A Which party forms the government B How much money each state and territory receives from taxes C Whether a person has broken the law and what the penalty is D Who becomes Governor-General
Show answer Correct answer: C — Whether a person has broken the law and what the penalty is
Why? A court decides if a person has or has not broken the law and decides the penalty. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
Which privilege allows an Australian citizen to work for Services Australia or the Australian Taxation Office? A Applying for consular assistance from an embassy overseas B Seeking election to parliament C Serving on a jury D Applying for a job in the Australian Public Service
Show answer Correct answer: D — Applying for a job in the Australian Public Service
Why? Applying for a job in the Australian Public Service, for example at Services Australia or the ATO, is a privilege of citizenship. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag? A Blue, white and red B Black, red and yellow C Green, blue, black and white D Green and gold
Show answer Correct answer: B — Black, red and yellow
Why? The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
What can courts base their decisions on? A The opinion of the government B Only the evidence before them C What newspapers report D The wishes of the victim's family
Show answer Correct answer: B — Only the evidence before them
Why? Courts can only base their decisions on the evidence before them. Source
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