Free Practice Test 21

Australia is a constitutional monarchy, which means that the King is Australia's Head of State, but has to act in accordance with the Constitution.

On Australia Day, communities across Australia reflect on our history, and the people who have contributed to our shared achievements. It is the biggest annual public holiday in Australia.

(Source: Page 13 - Important days for Australians, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

It is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788.

(Source: Page 13 - Important days for Australians, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australian citizens may also hold the citizenship of another country or countries if the laws of those countries allow. This is known as dual, or multiple, citizenship.

(Source: Page 38 - Loyalty to Australia, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Jury service, if requested, is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over.

(Source: Page 21 - Responsibilities, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.

(Source: Page 21 - Responsibilities, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

While service in the Australian Defence Force is voluntary, a responsibility for Australian citizens is to defend Australia should the need arise.

(Source: Page 21 - Responsibilities, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

During Australia Day celebrations, the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.

(Source: Page 13 - Important days for Australians, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australia is a constitutional monarchy, which means that the Queen is Australia's Head of State, but has to act in accordance with the Constitution.

However, even if a person is also a citizen of another country, an Australian citizen within Australia must follow all Australian laws at all times.

(Source: Page 38 - Loyalty to Australia, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australian society is based on our shared obligations not to undermine Australia's interests and security.

(Source: Page 38 - Loyalty to Australia, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

It is vital that all Australian citizens be committed to joining together to defend the nation and its way of life if necessary.

(Source: Page 21 - Responsibilities, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

During Australia Day celebrations, the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.

(Source: Page 13 - Important days for Australians, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

Australia is a constitutional monarchy, which means that the Queen is Australia's Head of State, but has to act in accordance with the Constitution.

It is vital that all Australian citizens be committed to joining together to defend the nation and its way of life if necessary.

(Source: Page 21 - Responsibilities, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

For example, it’s illegal for Australians to be involved in any sexual activity, here or overseas, with a child under 16 years of age.

(Source: Page 38 - Loyalty to Australia, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

On Australia Day, communities across Australia reflect on our history, and the people who have contributed to our shared achievements.

(Source: Page 13 - Important days for Australians, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)

In each of the states there is a governor who represents the King in a role that is similar to the Governor-General.

As the King does not live in Australia, his powers are delegated to the Governor-General in Australia.

For example, using social media to share official government secrets would be undermining Australia's interests.

(Source: Page 38 - Loyalty to Australia, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond)