Part 2 Focus Test
20 questions focused on democratic beliefs and rights. This is a free practice test with 20 questions drawn from the testable section of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official study guide the real test is based on.
Sample questions from this test
1. Does everyone in Australia have the right to feel safe from family violence?
- A. Only citizens
- B. Yes — everyone has the right to be safe from family and domestic violence, which is a crime
- C. Only children
- D. Only women
Answer: B. Everyone in Australia has the right to be safe from family and domestic violence. Such violence is a crime and against Australian values.
2. What is a 'fair go'?
- A. An unfair advantage
- B. Equal opportunity, judged on effort and ability, not background
- C. A free service from the government
- D. A right to lose
Answer: B. A 'fair go' means that in Australia what someone achieves in life should be a result of their hard work and talents, not their background.
3. How can the Australian Constitution be changed?
- A. By the Prime Minister alone
- B. By a referendum — a majority of voters overall and a majority in at least four states
- C. By the High Court
- D. By an act of the Senate
Answer: B. The Constitution can only be changed by a referendum: a national majority of voters and a majority of voters in at least four of the six states must vote 'yes'.
4. When did the Australian Constitution come into force?
- A. 26 January 1788
- B. 1 January 1901
- C. 1945
- D. 1967
Answer: B. The Australian Constitution came into force on 1 January 1901, when the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed.
5. What is the right to a fair trial?
- A. The right to skip trial
- B. The right to be heard by an independent court, with legal representation and a fair process
- C. The right to choose your own judge
- D. The right to have no trial at all
Answer: B. Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial court.