Practice Test Set 5

Mixed questions from all 4 parts. 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.

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  1. 1. What is Australia's national bird emblem?

    • A. Kookaburra
    • B. Emu
    • C. Cockatoo
    • D. Lyrebird

    Answer: B. The emu is Australia's national bird emblem and appears on the Coat of Arms.

  2. 2. How are federal laws made in Australia?

    • A. By the Prime Minister alone
    • B. A bill is passed by both houses of Parliament and given Royal Assent by the Governor-General
    • C. By the High Court
    • D. By state parliaments

    Answer: B. A proposed law (bill) must be passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, then receive Royal Assent from the Governor-General to become law.

  3. 3. What is the capital of New South Wales?

    • A. Melbourne
    • B. Sydney
    • C. Canberra
    • D. Brisbane

    Answer: B. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and Australia's largest city.

  4. 4. Can religious laws override Australian laws?

    • A. Yes, always
    • B. No — Australian law is the law of the land; religious laws have no legal force
    • C. Yes, in some states
    • D. Only for certain religions

    Answer: B. Australian law takes precedence over any religious rules. Religious laws such as Sharia or Canon law have no legal status in Australia.

  5. 5. What happens if federal and state laws conflict?

    • A. State law wins
    • B. Federal law prevails to the extent of the inconsistency
    • C. The High Court makes a new law
    • D. Neither applies

    Answer: B. Under section 109 of the Constitution, if a valid federal law is inconsistent with a state law, the federal law prevails.

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