Australian Citizenship Test
Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties: practice questions
Our Australian Citizenship bank has 60 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Australian citizens can apply for their child born overseas to become an Australian citizen
- by conferral after a test
- by descent
- only after the child turns 18
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B. by descent — Citizens can apply for their child born overseas to become an Australian citizen by descent.
Question 2
Which of these is taxed in Australia, apart from money people earn?
- Nothing else is taxed
- Many goods and services
- Only goods brought from overseas
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B. Many goods and services — There are also taxes on many goods and services.
Question 3
Which of these is true about religion in Australia?
- Every citizen must follow a religion
- People may choose not to follow any religion
- People must follow the religion of their parents
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B. People may choose not to follow any religion — People are free to follow any religion they choose, or none.
Question 4
Who is free to join a political party in Australia?
- Anyone who chooses to
- Only people whose parents were members of that party
- Only people who have been invited by a member of parliament
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A. Anyone who chooses to — In Australia, people are free to join a political party if they choose.
Question 5
Which of these is a public holiday on a Christian day in Australia?
- Good Friday
- Australia Day
- Anzac Day
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A. Good Friday — Australia has public holidays on Christian days such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.