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Question 1 · Multiple choice
Which of these is an example of cyber abuse? A Sending a birthday message B Sharing a news article C Stalking a person online D Joining an online class
Show answer Correct answer: C — Stalking a person online
Why? Cyber abuse includes sharing sexual images without consent, stalking someone online or making racially abusive comments online. Many forms are illegal. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
Who is the highest authority in a court? A The judge or magistrate B The police officer who made the arrest C The lawyer for the government D The jury foreperson
Show answer Correct answer: A — The judge or magistrate
Why? The judge or magistrate is the highest authority in a court, and no one can tell them what to decide. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, what does the black top half represent? A The night sky over the central desert B The sea around Australia C The Aboriginal peoples of Australia D The land of the Torres Strait
Show answer Correct answer: C — The Aboriginal peoples of Australia
Why? The black top half represents the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
Which parts make up the Australian Defence Force? A The Army, Navy and Air Force B The police, Army and Coast Guard C The Army and the Federal Police D The Navy and the Border Force
Show answer Correct answer: A — The Army, Navy and Air Force
Why? The Australian Defence Force is made up of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
Is sharing sexual photos or videos of someone online without their consent acceptable in Australia? A No, it is cyber abuse and many forms are illegal B Yes, if the photos are old C Yes, as long as it is shared only on private social media groups D Yes, if the person is an adult
Show answer Correct answer: A — No, it is cyber abuse and many forms are illegal
Why? Sharing sexual photos or videos online without consent is cyber abuse; many forms of cyber abuse are illegal in Australia. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
Can the government remove a judge because it disagrees with the judge's decisions? A Yes, at any time B Yes, if the Prime Minister agrees C No D Yes, after each election
Show answer Correct answer: C — No
Why? Judges and magistrates are appointed by the government, but the government cannot take their jobs away if it disagrees with their decisions. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, what does the red bottom half represent? A The earth, which has ceremonial significance B The blood of soldiers who were lost in war C The sunset over Uluru D The colonies that formed Australia
Show answer Correct answer: A — The earth, which has ceremonial significance
Why? The red bottom half represents the earth, which has ceremonial significance. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
In the citizenship pledge, to whom do Australian citizens pledge their loyalty? A The Prime Minister and the government of the day B Australia and its people C Their political party D Their place of worship
Show answer Correct answer: B — Australia and its people
Why? In the citizenship pledge, Australian citizens pledge their loyalty to Australia and its people. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
Who can seek election to parliament in Australia? A Any resident aged 16 or over, whether a citizen or not B Citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens C Only citizens born in Australia D Only members of a political party
Show answer Correct answer: B — Citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens
Why? Australian citizens aged 18 years or over who are not dual citizens can seek election to federal, state or territory parliament. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
What is a magistrate? A A member of the Senate B A leader of a local council C A police officer of high rank D A judge of a lower court
Show answer Correct answer: D — A judge of a lower court
Why? A magistrate is a judge of a lower court. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, what does the yellow circle represent? A The moon B The sun C Gold found in 1851 D The golden wattle
Show answer Correct answer: B — The sun
Why? The yellow circle represents the sun. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
In Australia's court system, a person is considered innocent: A Until they are found guilty in a court B Only if they are an Australian citizen with no previous convictions C Until the police arrest them D Only if they have a lawyer
Show answer Correct answer: A — Until they are found guilty in a court
Why? People are considered innocent until they are found guilty in a court. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
What are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander Flag? A Black, red and yellow B Blue, white and red C Green and gold, like the golden wattle D Green, blue, black and white
Show answer Correct answer: D — Green, blue, black and white
Why? The Torres Strait Islander Flag is green, blue, black and white. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
Can an Australian citizen also hold the citizenship of another country? A No, never B Only if they were born in Australia to Australian parents C Only for the first five years D Yes, if the laws of the other country allow it
Show answer Correct answer: D — Yes, if the laws of the other country allow it
Why? Australian citizens may also hold the citizenship of another country if the laws of that country allow; this is dual or multiple citizenship. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
What can Australian citizens do when returning from overseas? A Re-enter Australia freely without needing a visa B Re-enter only with a new visa each time C Re-enter only after a citizenship test D Re-enter only with written permission from their state government
Show answer Correct answer: A — Re-enter Australia freely without needing a visa
Why? Australian citizens can apply for a passport and return to Australia without needing a visa. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
Who has the right to be represented by a lawyer in court? A Only Australian citizens B Every person C Only people who can pay a large fee D Only people accused of serious crimes
Show answer Correct answer: B — Every person
Why? Every person has the right to be represented by a lawyer in court. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
According to Our Common Bond, what do the green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent? A The sea B The Torres Strait Islander people C The land D Peace
Show answer Correct answer: C — The land
Why? Our Common Bond says the green stripes represent the land, the blue panel the sea, the black lines the Torres Strait Islander people, and white symbolises peace. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
A dual citizen living in Australia must follow: A Only the laws of their other country B Whichever laws they prefer C All Australian laws at all times D Australian laws only in public
Show answer Correct answer: C — All Australian laws at all times
Why? Even if a person is also a citizen of another country, an Australian citizen in Australia must follow all Australian laws at all times. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
How are members of a jury chosen? A By the judge, who chooses from among local lawyers B By the person accused of the crime C Randomly, from ordinary citizens in the population D By the political party in government
Show answer Correct answer: C — Randomly, from ordinary citizens in the population
Why? A jury is a group of ordinary Australian citizens randomly chosen from the general population. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, what does the blue panel in the centre represent? A The sky B The sea C The land D The Torres Strait Islander people
Show answer Correct answer: B — The sea
Why? The blue centre panel represents the sea. Source
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