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Australian Citizenship Test practice test

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Practice questions from the testable parts of Our Common Bond: Australia and its people, democratic beliefs, government and law, and the Australian values questions you must get right.

5 Most Common Australian Citizenship Test Sample Questions & Answers

Preview 5 practice questions with answers and explanations that name their source.

Sample Question 1 of 5First Fleet & Settlement

What happened on 26 January 1788?

AThe six colonies were united as the Commonwealth of Australia.
BThe First Fleet of 11 convict ships arrived from Great Britain.
CGold was discovered in New South Wales and Victoria.
Answer & Source:

The first 11 convict ships, known as the First Fleet, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788. The colonies united in 1901 and gold was discovered in 1851.

Sample Question 2 of 5System of Government

What form of government does Australia have?

AA republic led by an elected President and a Parliament.
BA direct democracy where citizens vote on every law.
CA parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.
Answer & Source:

Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy, and Australia is a constitutional monarchy: the King is Head of State but has to act in accordance with the Constitution.

Sample Question 3 of 5Head of State

Who is Australia's Head of State?

AThe Prime Minister of Australia.
BThe King of Australia, King Charles III.
CThe Governor-General.
Answer & Source:

Australia's Head of State is the King of Australia, His Majesty King Charles III. The Governor-General is the King's representative in Australia. This is current at the time of writing and would change with a new monarch.

Sample Question 4 of 5Australian Values: Rule of Law

Under the Rule of Law, when should you follow the law?

AWhen a police officer is present.
BAt all times, even if no one is watching.
CWhen it is the same as your own cultural rules.
Answer & Source:

Under the Rule of Law, everybody should obey the law and not break it at any time. You should follow the law even if no one is watching.

Sample Question 5 of 5Federation

What happened on 1 January 1901?

AThe First Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove from Great Britain.
BGold was discovered in New South Wales and Victoria.
CThe colonies were united as the Commonwealth of Australia.
Answer & Source:

On 1 January 1901 the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. The First Fleet arrived in 1788 and gold was discovered in 1851.

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