Free Practice Test 31 /20 37 votes, 4.6 avg 28562 Time ends. Practice Test 31 Practice Sessions Completed: 28562Average score: 79% 1 / 20 What is the national gemstone of Australia? Opal Emerald Golden wattle The opal is Australia’s national gemstone. According to Aboriginal legend, a rainbow touched the earth and created the colours of the opal.(Source: Page 15 - Australia’s national gemstone, Australia’s symbols, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 Aside from the ATO, who else are allowed to collect taxes? The king The prime minister State and territory governments and local councils State and territory governments and local councils also collect taxes to pay for services.(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 What are the colours of the national sports teams' uniforms? Green and gold Blue and red Blue, red, white, and yellow Australia's national colours are green and gold—the colours of the golden wattle. The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually green and gold.(Source: Page 15 - Australia’s national colours, Australia’s symbols, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 Who are the ones protected by the law against intimidation or violence? Government agencies Politicians Both men and women Both men and women have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters, such as marriage and religion, and are protected by the law from intimidation or violence.(Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 5 / 20 Why do Australian citizens elect senators? To represent their state in the Senate To pass laws and debate proposals To handle the government Voters from each state also elect senators to represent them in the Senate. All states are equally represented in the Senate regardless of their size or population. 6 / 20 Who elects senators to represent them in the Senate? Queen Charles Prime Minister Australian voters Voters from each state also elect senators to represent them in the Senate. All states are equally represented in the Senate regardless of their size or population. 7 / 20 What are the colours of golden wattle? Yellow, green, white Green and gold Gold and yellow Australia's national colours are green and gold—the colours of the golden wattle. The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually green and gold.(Source: Page 15 - Australia’s national colours, Australia’s symbols, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 How many senators are there in the Senate? 77 67 76 There is a total of 76 senators. 9 / 20 Who are equally represented in the Senate regardless of their population or size? Australians All states Senate Voters from each state also elect senators to represent them in the Senate. All states are equally represented in the Senate regardless of their size or population. 10 / 20 What is one of the responsibilities that Australians take on as active citizens to shape the country's future? Joining a local sports team Starting a business Working and paying taxes on time By working and paying taxes, you support the government to provide these important services to the Australian community.(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 If voted, where do senators represent themselves? Senate House of Representatives Judiciary Voters from each state also elect senators to represent them in the Senate. All states are equally represented in the Senate regardless of their size or population. 12 / 20 Who said that the rainbow touched the earth, and it created the colours of the opal? Aboriginal people The British The Irish The opal is Australia’s national gemstone. According to Aboriginal legend, a rainbow touched the earth and created the colours of the opal.(Source: Page 15 - Australia’s national gemstone, Australia’s symbols, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 Who do you support when you work and pay taxes? Government and its programs The Australian community Other colonies By working and paying taxes, you support the government to provide these important services to the Australian community.(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 Who has the right to make independent choices regarding personal matters like religion and marriage? Both men and women Politicians Men only Both men and women have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters, such as marriage and religion, and are protected by the law from intimidation or violence.(Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 What kind of violence is unacceptable and considered a criminal offence in Australia wherein spouses hurt their partner? Physical violence Financial disagreements Verbal arguments Physical violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and it is a criminal offence in Australia.(Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 What is a right that is exercised in Australia for women? Exclusive access to specific job sectors Right to get a job ahead of a man, if she has better qualifications and skills Right to preferential hiring over men In Australia, it is a right for a woman to get a job ahead of a man, if she has better qualifications and skills.(Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 Who benefits from the taxes you pay? The government Australian community The king By working and paying taxes, you support the government to provide these important services to the Australian community.(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 What is an illegal activity that a person can inflict against another person because of their gender? Legal advocacy Discrimination Mutual respect It is against the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender.(Source: Page 36 - Equality of all people under the law, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 Which of the following is not funded by the taxes collected by the government? Private business investments Government-funded healthcare and education Roads and railways Taxes are spent on services including government-funded healthcare and education, defence, roads and railways, and social security.(Source: Page 22 - Participating in Australian society, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 What is Australia's national anthem? Advance Australia Fair Australia Fair Advance Australian Advance Fair Advance Australia Fair' is Australia's national anthem. It is sung on occasions of national importance, including at Australian citizenship ceremonies and major sporting events.(Source: Page 15 - Australia’s national anthem, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
