Australian Citizenship Test — All Questions
8 questions
Which of the following is one of Australia's shared national values?
- a.Respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual✓
- b.Loyalty to a single political party
- c.A single official religion for all
- d.Obeying leaders without question
Our Common Bond lists respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual among Australia's shared values, alongside equality and the rule of law.
In Australia, men and women are:
- a.Given different legal rights
- b.Equal only in some states
- c.Equal under the law✓
- d.Not allowed to hold the same jobs
A core Australian value is the equality of men and women. Both have the same rights and are equal under the law, as stated in Our Common Bond.
Freedom of speech in Australia means people can:
- a.Break any law they disagree with
- b.Say and write what they think peacefully, within the law✓
- c.Never be criticised for their views
- d.Refuse to pay taxes they dislike
Freedom of speech lets Australians express their views and peacefully disagree with others, provided they do so within the law, a value described in Our Common Bond.
Australia values equality of opportunity, often called a 'fair go.' This means:
- a.Everyone must earn the same income
- b.Only people born in Australia can succeed
- c.Your family background decides your future
- d.People should have a fair chance to succeed regardless of their background✓
A 'fair go' and equality of opportunity mean people can succeed through their own talents and hard work, not their class or background, as Our Common Bond explains.
Which value describes Australians' acceptance of people from different cultures and faiths?
- a.Mutual respect and tolerance for others✓
- b.Compulsory religion for all
- c.Rejection of newcomers
- d.Strict separation of communities
Our Common Bond emphasises mutual respect, tolerance, and compassion for those in need as shared Australian values in a diverse society.
In Australia, freedom of religion means:
- a.Everyone must follow the same faith
- b.Religion is not permitted
- c.People may follow any religion, or none, as long as they obey the law✓
- d.Only one religion is officially allowed
Australians are free to follow any religion, or none at all, provided they obey the law, and the government treats all religions equally, as stated in Our Common Bond.
The 'rule of law' as an Australian value means:
- a.The Prime Minister is above the law
- b.All people, including those in government, are subject to the same laws✓
- c.Only judges must obey the law
- d.Laws apply only to citizens by birth
Under the rule of law, everyone in Australia, including people in positions of power, is equal before and subject to the law, a value set out in Our Common Bond.
Peaceful participation in society and respecting the rights of others is described in Our Common Bond as:
- a.A personal hobby
- b.An outdated custom
- c.Something only politicians do
- d.Part of the responsibilities that come with sharing Australian values✓
Our Common Bond stresses that sharing Australia's values includes peaceful participation in society and respecting the rights and freedoms of others.