Australian citizenship test sample questions and answers
20 sample questions for the Australian citizenship test, from all four sections, with the right answers and why. Free, in English, Arabic and Farsi/Dari.
These are practice questions written from the official booklet, Our Common Bond. They are not the real test's questions.
Australia and its people
Question 1: Which of these sports grounds is one of Victoria's icons?
- A. Adelaide Oval
- B. The Melbourne Cricket Ground
- C. The Gabba
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Answer: B. The Melbourne Cricket Ground
Why: Victoria's icons include the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Royal Exhibition Building. Melbourne is the capital of Victoria.
Question 2: Which of these is the largest reef system in the world, located off Australia?
- A. The Great Barrier Reef
- B. The Tasman Reef
- C. The Ningaloo Reef
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Answer: A. The Great Barrier Reef
Why: The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system.
Question 3: What is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms used to represent?
- A. The Australian Government and its authority
- B. The Australian Defence Force
- C. The state and territory governments
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Answer: A. The Australian Government and its authority
Why: The Coat of Arms represents the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Question 4: What does Anzac Day commemorate?
- A. The federation of the colonies
- B. The end of the gold rush
- C. The landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli
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Answer: C. The landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli
Why: Anzac Day, 25 April, remembers the 1915 Gallipoli landing and all who served.
Question 5: According to the national anthem, what surrounds Australia's home?
- A. The sea
- B. Mountains
- C. Desert
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Answer: A. The sea
Why: The anthem says Australia's home is 'girt by sea', which means it is surrounded by the sea.
Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Question 6: Which of these is true about citizens and the defence of Australia?
- A. Only men defend Australia
- B. Citizens cannot help defend Australia
- C. Citizens must help defend Australia should the need arise
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Answer: C. Citizens must help defend Australia should the need arise
Why: Defending Australia if needed is a citizen responsibility.
Question 7: Which of these is true about the House of Representatives?
- A. The House of Representatives is a court
- B. The House of Representatives is the upper house
- C. The House of Representatives is sometimes called the lower house
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Answer: C. The House of Representatives is sometimes called the lower house
Why: The House of Representatives is the lower house.
Question 8: Which of these privileges lets Australian citizens have a say in government?
- A. Appointing the Governor-General
- B. Choosing the judges of the High Court
- C. Voting in elections
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Answer: C. Voting in elections
Why: Voting is both a right and a privilege of citizenship.
Question 9: Which of these is true about the law in Australia?
- A. It does not apply to police
- B. It applies only to citizens
- C. It applies to everyone equally
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Answer: C. It applies to everyone equally
Why: The law applies equally to everyone.
Question 10: Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 and over?
- A. Voting in elections and referendums
- B. Joining a political party
- C. Owning property
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Answer: A. Voting in elections and referendums
Why: Voting is a responsibility of enrolled adult citizens.
Government and the law in Australia
Question 11: What is the role of the Administrator in the Northern Territory?
- A. To judge cases in Northern Territory courts
- B. To lead the Northern Territory government
- C. To represent the King in the Northern Territory
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Answer: C. To represent the King in the Northern Territory
Why: The Administrator represents the King in the Northern Territory, a role like a state Governor's. The Chief Minister leads the territory government.
Question 12: Who is the head of the Commonwealth Parliament?
- A. The King, represented by the Governor-General
- B. The Prime Minister
- C. The Chief Justice
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Answer: A. The King, represented by the Governor-General
Why: The King, represented by the Governor-General, is head of parliament.
Question 13: Which level of government is responsible for street signs and community centres?
- A. Federal
- B. State
- C. Local council
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Answer: C. Local council
Why: Local councils are responsible for street signs, local libraries, halls and community centres.
Question 14: Who is the leader of an Australian state government?
- A. The Premier
- B. The Prime Minister
- C. The Governor
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Answer: A. The Premier
Why: A state government is led by a Premier.
Question 15: How can the Australian Constitution be changed?
- A. By the High Court
- B. By the Prime Minister alone
- C. By a successful referendum of the Australian people
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Answer: C. By a successful referendum of the Australian people
Why: Changing the Constitution requires a referendum with a double majority.
Australian values
Question 16: Which of these reflects Australian values about participation in democracy?
- A. Voting and having a say in how Australia is governed
- B. Ignoring elections
- C. Avoiding civic duties
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Answer: A. Voting and having a say in how Australia is governed
Why: Participating in democracy is a value.
Question 17: Which of these is allowed under freedom of speech in Australia?
- A. Inciting violence
- B. Expressing views within the law
- C. Defaming others
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Answer: B. Expressing views within the law
Why: Freedom of speech is within the law.
Question 18: What does tolerance mean in Australia?
- A. Rejecting different views
- B. Accepting different views and beliefs
- C. Forcing one view on all
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Answer: B. Accepting different views and beliefs
Why: Tolerance of different views is a value.
Question 19: Which of these is true about following a religion in Australia?
- A. One religion is compulsory
- B. Only some religions are allowed
- C. People may follow any religion or none
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Answer: C. People may follow any religion or none
Why: Freedom of religion includes no religion.
Question 20: Which of these reflects Australian values about equality?
- A. Equality of opportunity for all regardless of background
- B. Opportunity only for men
- C. Opportunity only for the wealthy
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Answer: A. Equality of opportunity for all regardless of background
Why: Equality of opportunity is a core value.
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