Australian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Übungstest 3

1. Frage 1 von 20

   What does the rule of law mean?

   • AReligious leaders can ignore the law
   • BAll people are equal under the law and no one is above it
   • CPolice can make their own laws
   • DLaws only apply to citizens
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   Antwort: B. All people are equal under the law and no one is above it

   Under the rule of law, everyone must obey the law, including government, religious and community leaders.

2. Frage 2 von 20

   According to Australian democratic beliefs, how should people try to change the law?

   • ABy refusing to obey the law
   • BThrough discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
   • CBy using violence
   • DBy threatening members of parliament
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   Antwort: B. Through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process

   Australians reject violence as a way to change someone's mind or the law.

3. Frage 3 von 20

   Under freedom of speech, which of these can Australians do?

   • AEncourage others to break the law
   • BMake false allegations about a person
   • CEncourage violence against a group
   • DCriticise the government and protest peacefully
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   Antwort: D. Criticise the government and protest peacefully

   People can criticise the government and campaign for change, but speech must stay within the law.

4. Frage 4 von 20

   What does freedom of association mean?

   • AYou must join a trade union to work
   • BYou can join or leave any lawful group, and no one can force you to join
   • COnly citizens may join religious groups
   • DYou must join a political party
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   Antwort: B. You can join or leave any lawful group, and no one can force you to join

   People may form and join lawful groups such as parties, unions and religious or social groups, or choose not to join.

5. Frage 5 von 20

   What rule applies to people who gather to protest?

   • AProtests are never allowed
   • BProtests need approval from the Governor-General
   • CProtesters may damage property if they feel strongly
   • DThe protest must be peaceful and lawful, with no one hurt and no property damaged
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   Antwort: D. The protest must be peaceful and lawful, with no one hurt and no property damaged

   Australians can protest, but gatherings must obey the law and must not injure people or damage property.

6. Frage 6 von 20

   Does Australia have an official national religion?

   • AYes, each state chooses one
   • BYes, but only for citizens
   • CYes, Christianity
   • DNo, people may follow any religion or none
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   Antwort: D. No, people may follow any religion or none

   Australia has no official religion. People are free to follow any religion, or none.

7. Frage 7 von 20

   What does it mean that Australia's government is secular?

   • AIt is run by religious leaders
   • BIt only employs Christians
   • CIt bans all religions
   • DIt operates separately from churches and other religious bodies
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   Antwort: D. It operates separately from churches and other religious bodies

   A secular government is separate from religion and treats all citizens equally whatever their beliefs.

8. Frage 8 von 20

   A religious practice conflicts with an Australian law. Which one must be followed?

   • AWhichever the person prefers
   • BThe law of the person's home country
   • CThe religious practice
   • DAustralian law
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   Antwort: D. Australian law

   Religious practices must obey Australian law. Where they conflict, Australian law prevails.

9. Frage 9 von 20

   What do Australians mean by a 'fair go'?

   • AEveryone should have an equal chance to succeed, based on talent and effort
   • BEveryone should earn exactly the same
   • COnly people born in Australia should succeed
   • DJobs should go to people from wealthy families
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   Antwort: A. Everyone should have an equal chance to succeed, based on talent and effort

   A fair go means equal opportunity: success should come from talent, work and effort, not wealth or background.

10. Frage 10 von 20

    Do men and women have equal rights in Australia?

    • AYes, and discrimination because of gender is against the law
    • BOnly at work
    • COnly in some states
    • DNo, men have more rights
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    Antwort: A. Yes, and discrimination because of gender is against the law

    Men and women have equal rights, and treating someone differently because of their gender is against the law.

11. Frage 11 von 20

    Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens?

    • AServing on a jury if called to do so
    • BJoining a political party
    • CLearning a second language
    • DOwning a home
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    Antwort: A. Serving on a jury if called to do so

    Citizens must obey the law, vote, defend Australia should the need arise, and serve on a jury if called.

12. Frage 12 von 20

    Which of these is also a duty of every Australian citizen?

    • AWorking for the government
    • BTravelling overseas
    • CDefending Australia should the need arise
    • DJoining a sports club
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    Antwort: C. Defending Australia should the need arise

    Defending Australia should the need arise is one of the four responsibilities of citizenship.

13. Frage 13 von 20

    Which of these is a privilege of Australian citizenship?

    • AApplying for an Australian passport and re-entering Australia freely
    • BNot having to pay tax
    • CChoosing not to serve on a jury
    • DNot having to obey state laws
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    Antwort: A. Applying for an Australian passport and re-entering Australia freely

    Citizens can get an Australian passport and come back to Australia without a visa.

14. Frage 14 von 20

    Who can seek election to an Australian parliament?

    • AOnly people born in Australia
    • BAny permanent resident
    • CAny citizen aged 16 or over
    • DCitizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens
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    Antwort: D. Citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens

    Citizens aged 18 or over who do not hold another citizenship can stand for federal, state or territory parliament.

15. Frage 15 von 20

    An Australian citizen is in a serious accident overseas. What privilege of citizenship can help?

    • AFree hospital care in every country
    • BIgnoring that country's laws
    • CA free flight home from the army
    • DAsking for consular help from an Australian official
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    Antwort: D. Asking for consular help from an Australian official

    Australian embassies, high commissions and consulates can help citizens in need overseas. Citizens must still obey local laws.

16. Frage 16 von 20

    A citizen's child is born overseas. What can the parent apply for?

    • AAustralian citizenship by descent for the child
    • BA free Australian visa for life
    • CAutomatic dual citizenship in every country
    • DA seat in parliament for the child
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    Antwort: A. Australian citizenship by descent for the child

    Citizens can apply for a child born overseas to become an Australian citizen by descent.

17. Frage 17 von 20

    Which jobs can Australian citizens apply for as a privilege of citizenship?

    • AAny job without needing skills
    • BJobs in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force
    • CJobs reserved for one religion
    • DJobs as a judge without training
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    Antwort: B. Jobs in the Australian Public Service or the Australian Defence Force

    Citizenship lets you apply to work for the Australian Public Service or join the Army, Navy or Air Force.

18. Frage 18 von 20

    At what age do Australian citizens have to vote?

    • A21
    • B18
    • C17
    • D16
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    Antwort: B. 18

    Voting is a responsibility for citizens aged 18 or over.

19. Frage 19 von 20

    In which of these must Australian citizens vote?

    • AOnly federal elections
    • BFederal and state or territory elections, and referendums
    • COnly if they want to
    • DOnly local council elections
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    Antwort: B. Federal and state or territory elections, and referendums

    Voting is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections and in referendums.

20. Frage 20 von 20

    Is service in the Australian Defence Force compulsory?

    • AYes, for all men aged 18
    • BYes, but only in wartime for new citizens
    • CYes, for all citizens for two years
    • DNo, it is voluntary
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    Antwort: D. No, it is voluntary

    Joining the Defence Force is voluntary, but citizens should be ready to defend Australia if needed.

Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.

Die echte Prüfung: 15 of 20 (75%) overall, and all 5 Australian values questions correct