New Zealand Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026: Practice test 3

1. Tanong 1 ng 20

   In rare cases, who can grant citizenship to someone who does not meet every requirement?

   • AA district court judge
   • BThe Minister of Internal Affairs
   • CThe Mayor of Auckland
   • DAny police officer
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. The Minister of Internal Affairs

   In rare cases, the Minister of Internal Affairs may grant citizenship even though not all requirements are met.

2. Tanong 2 ng 20

   When does a citizenship test become a requirement for most people applying by grant?

   • AFrom late 2027
   • BNever; it is not planned
   • CIt started in 1840
   • DIt has always been required
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. From late 2027

   The government says the test will start in late 2027. People who apply before then will not need to sit it.

3. Tanong 3 ng 20

   How many questions will the planned New Zealand citizenship test have?

   • A50 spoken questions
   • B100 true-or-false questions
   • C20 multiple-choice questions
   • D5 essay questions
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. 20 multiple-choice questions

   The planned test has 20 multiple-choice questions in English.

4. Tanong 4 ng 20

   What will the pass mark be for the planned citizenship test?

   • A20 out of 20
   • B15 correct answers out of 20 (75%)
   • C10 out of 20
   • D12 out of 20
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. 15 correct answers out of 20 (75%)

   Applicants will need 15 correct answers, which is 75%.

5. Tanong 5 ng 20

   How will the planned citizenship test be taken?

   • ABy mail
   • BIn person, in English
   • COnline from home, in any language
   • DBy phone
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. In person, in English

   The test will be sat in person and the questions will be in English.

6. Tanong 6 ng 20

   Which age groups will NOT need to sit the planned citizenship test?

   • APeople over 40
   • BPeople aged 18 to 25
   • CEveryone born in winter
   • DPeople under 16 and people aged 65 or over
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. People under 16 and people aged 65 or over

   People under 16 or aged 65 and over are exempt from the test.

7. Tanong 7 ng 20

   Which topic is listed for the planned citizenship test?

   • AFamous film stars
   • BWorld football results
   • CCooking recipes
   • DTe Tiriti o Waitangi
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. Te Tiriti o Waitangi

   Listed topics include the Bill of Rights Act, human rights, voting, the system of government, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, some criminal offences and travelling on a New Zealand passport.

8. Tanong 8 ng 20

   Under the planned rules, what happens after 3 failed attempts at the citizenship test?

   • AYou pass automatically
   • BYou must wait at least 30 working days before up to 3 more attempts
   • CYou can never apply again
   • DYou must leave New Zealand
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. You must wait at least 30 working days before up to 3 more attempts

   After 3 failed attempts there is a wait of at least 30 working days, then up to 3 more attempts.

9. Tanong 9 ng 20

   You apply for citizenship before the test becomes a requirement. Do you need to sit the test?

   • ANo
   • BYes, twice
   • CYes, if you are under 65
   • DOnly if you were born in winter
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. No

   People who have already applied, or apply before the test starts, do not need to sit it.

10. Tanong 10 ng 20

    Which existing citizenship requirement will the new test help applicants show they meet?

    • AHaving a university degree
    • BHaving a job offer
    • COwning property
    • DUnderstanding the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Understanding the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship

    The test changes how applicants show they understand the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship; the requirement itself is not new.

11. Tanong 11 ng 20

    Who will provide study material for the planned citizenship test?

    • AThe Reserve Bank
    • BThe Ministry of Transport
    • CEach applicant's employer
    • DThe Department of Internal Affairs
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. The Department of Internal Affairs

    The Department of Internal Affairs says it will provide study materials before the test is required.

12. Tanong 12 ng 20

    What kind of constitution does New Zealand have?

    • AOne written constitution from 1840
    • BNo rules for government at all
    • CAn unwritten constitution, not one single document
    • DA constitution written by Australia
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. An unwritten constitution, not one single document

    New Zealand has an unwritten constitution. Its rules come from several Acts, documents and conventions.

13. Tanong 13 ng 20

    What type of system of government does New Zealand have?

    • AA military government
    • BAn absolute monarchy
    • CA one-party state
    • DA constitutional monarchy
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. A constitutional monarchy

    New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy: the King is Head of State, and elected MPs make the laws.

14. Tanong 14 ng 20

    Who is New Zealand's Head of State?

    • AThe Prime Minister
    • BThe Chief Justice
    • CThe Speaker of the House
    • DThe King of New Zealand (the Sovereign)
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. The King of New Zealand (the Sovereign)

    The Sovereign, the King of New Zealand, is Head of State. The Prime Minister leads the government.

15. Tanong 15 ng 20

    Who represents the King in New Zealand?

    • AThe Mayor of Wellington
    • BThe Prime Minister
    • CThe Chief Electoral Officer
    • DThe Governor-General
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. The Governor-General

    The Governor-General is the King's representative and carries out constitutional, ceremonial and community duties.

16. Tanong 16 ng 20

    How do the King and the Governor-General take part in elections?

    • AThey choose the winning party
    • BThey vote first in every election
    • CThey each lead a political party
    • DThey stay politically neutral and do not take part
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. They stay politically neutral and do not take part

    The King and the Governor-General are politically neutral and do not take part in elections.

17. Tanong 17 ng 20

    What makes up the New Zealand Parliament?

    • AThe Senate and the House of Lords
    • BThe Prime Minister and the courts
    • CThe councils of every city
    • DThe House of Representatives and the Governor-General
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. The House of Representatives and the Governor-General

    Parliament is the House of Representatives, made up of elected MPs, together with the Governor-General.

18. Tanong 18 ng 20

    What is the maximum term of the House of Representatives before an election must be held?

    • AFour years
    • BThree years
    • CFive years
    • DSeven years
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Three years

    The House is elected for a maximum term of three years.

19. Tanong 19 ng 20

    Which electoral system does New Zealand use to elect Parliament?

    • AThe King appoints all MPs
    • BPreferential voting for the Senate
    • CMixed Member Proportional (MMP)
    • DFirst past the post only
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)

    New Zealand uses MMP, a proportional system where each party's share of seats roughly matches its share of the party vote.

20. Tanong 20 ng 20

    Under MMP, how many votes does each voter have in a general election?

    • ANo vote; MPs are appointed
    • BTwo: a party vote and an electorate vote
    • COne vote for the Prime Minister
    • DThree: party, electorate and mayor
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Two: a party vote and an electorate vote

    The party vote mainly decides how many seats each party gets; the electorate vote chooses a local MP.

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