Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties: preguntas del examen de ciudadanía de Australia
Preguntas de práctica para el examen de ciudadanía de Australia.
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1.Which body collects tax in Australia?
- The Australian Electoral Commission
- The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Services Australia
- The Australian Federal Police
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Respuesta: The Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Tax is paid out of the money you earn and is collected by the ATO. Taxes pay for services such as healthcare, education, defence and roads.
De la guía oficial: «is collected by the ATO» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
2.Australia has an official national religion.
- True
- False
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Respuesta: False
People in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose, or none. The government is secular and has no official religion.
De la guía oficial: «Australia has no official national religion.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
3.What is Australia’s system of government?
- A parliamentary democracy
- A military government
- A presidential republic
- An absolute monarchy
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Respuesta: A parliamentary democracy
In a parliamentary democracy citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. Those representatives must answer to the people at elections.
De la guía oficial: «Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
4.In Australia a person can be forced to join a trade union.
- True
- False
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Respuesta: False
Freedom of association includes the freedom not to join. Nobody can be forced into joining an organisation.
De la guía oficial: «People can also decide not to join, and cannot be forced into doing so.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
5.From what age must Australian citizens vote in federal and state or territory elections?
- 18
- 25
- 21
- 16
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Respuesta: 18
Voting is a responsibility, right and privilege for citizens aged 18 or over. It is compulsory in federal and state or territory elections.
De la guía oficial: «all Australian citizens aged 18 years or over» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
6.A religious leader in Australia does not have to obey a law that goes against their religion.
- True
- False
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Respuesta: False
Under the Rule of Law everyone must obey Australia’s laws. That includes government, community and religious leaders, business people and the police.
De la guía oficial: «no person, group or religious rule is above the law» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
7.The government in Australia is secular. What does that mean?
- It funds one official church
- It operates separately from churches and other religious entities
- It is led by church leaders
- It bans religion
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Respuesta: It operates separately from churches and other religious entities
Australia has no official national religion. The government and the law treat all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.
De la guía oficial: «it operates separately from churches or other religious entities» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
8.Service in the Australian Defence Force is compulsory for all citizens.
- True
- False
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Respuesta: False
Serving in the Defence Force is voluntary. Citizens do have a responsibility to defend Australia should the need arise.
De la guía oficial: «service in the Australian Defence Force is voluntary» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
9.Which of these is NOT a privilege of Australian citizenship listed in the booklet?
- Serving on a jury if called to do so
- Asking for consular assistance overseas
- Seeking election to parliament
- Applying for an Australian passport
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Respuesta: Serving on a jury if called to do so
Privileges are what Australia gives a citizen, such as a passport and consular help. Jury service is a responsibility, something a citizen must do.
De la guía oficial: «As an Australian citizen you can:» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
10.A religious practice conflicts with an Australian law. Which one prevails?
- The religious practice
- Whichever is older
- Whatever community leaders decide
- Australian law
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Respuesta: Australian law
People are free to follow any religion, but the laws of Australia must be obeyed at all times. Where the two conflict, Australian law prevails.
De la guía oficial: «Australian law prevails» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
11.Which of these is NOT a responsibility of Australian citizens listed in the booklet?
- Serving on a jury if called
- Voting in elections and referendums
- Obeying the laws of Australia
- Applying for an Australian passport
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Respuesta: Applying for an Australian passport
Citizens must obey the law, vote, defend Australia if needed and serve on a jury if called. Applying for a passport is a privilege, something a citizen can do.
De la guía oficial: «As an Australian citizen you must:» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
12.What is freedom of association?
- The right to pay less tax
- The right to own property
- The right to form and join associations to pursue common goals
- The right to travel overseas
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Respuesta: The right to form and join associations to pursue common goals
People are free to join any legal organisation, such as a political party, trade union or religious group. They can also decide not to join.
De la guía oficial: «Freedom of association is the right to form and join associations to pursue common goals.» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
13.Where does the power of the Australian government come from?
- From the Australian Defence Force
- From the courts
- From the Australian people, who vote for their representatives
- From the King alone
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Respuesta: From the Australian people, who vote for their representatives
Citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. That is why the government’s power is said to come from the people.
De la guía oficial: «the power of the government comes from the Australian people» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
14.What does a jury do?
- Arrests people suspected of crimes
- Writes the laws
- Listens to the evidence in a court case and decides if a person is guilty or not guilty
- Decides the penalty for a crime
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Respuesta: Listens to the evidence in a court case and decides if a person is guilty or not guilty
A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women. Citizens on the electoral roll can be called to serve on one.
De la guía oficial: «decide if a person is guilty or not guilty» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
15.How do Australians believe change should happen?
- By order of the police
- Through force when a cause is just
- By decision of religious leaders
- Through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
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Respuesta: Through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
Australians are proud to live in a peaceful country with a stable government. Violence is rejected as a way to change a person’s mind or the law.
De la guía oficial: «change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
16.An Australian citizen is caught up in civil unrest while overseas. What can they ask for?
- A trial by an Australian jury
- Help from an Australian government official
- Nothing: Australia cannot help abroad
- A refund of their taxes
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Respuesta: Help from an Australian government official
Australia has embassies, high commissions or consulates in many countries. Citizens overseas can ask an Australian official for help in times of need.
De la guía oficial: «you can ask for help from an Australian government official in times of need» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
17.What do Australians mean by a “fair go”?
- Everyone should be paid the same
- What someone achieves should come from their talents, work and effort, not their wealth or background
- Sport should always be played fairly
- The government should give everyone a job
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Respuesta: What someone achieves should come from their talents, work and effort, not their wealth or background
A fair go is another name for equality of opportunity. It means there are no formal class distinctions in Australian society.
De la guía oficial: «rather than their wealth or background» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
18.What is a referendum?
- An election for the Prime Minister
- An opinion poll run by a newspaper
- A vote in a local council
- A vote to change the Australian Constitution
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Respuesta: A vote to change the Australian Constitution
The Constitution can only be changed by the people voting in a referendum. Citizens aged 18 or over must vote in one.
De la guía oficial: «a referendum, which is a vote to change the Australian Constitution» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
19.Who can seek election to parliament in Australia?
- Any citizen aged 21 or over
- Anyone born in Australia
- Citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens
- Any permanent resident
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Respuesta: Citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens
Standing for parliament is a privilege of citizenship. A candidate must be 18 or over and must not hold another citizenship as well.
De la guía oficial: «who are not dual citizens, can seek election to parliament» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
20.What can Australian citizens do for a child of theirs who is born overseas?
- Nothing until the child turns 18
- Register the child as a permanent resident only
- Apply for the child to become an Australian citizen by descent
- Apply only if the child returns to Australia to live
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Respuesta: Apply for the child to become an Australian citizen by descent
This is one of the privileges of citizenship. Australian citizens can apply for their child born overseas to become a citizen by descent.
De la guía oficial: «become an Australian citizen by descent» Fuente oficial, revisado el 14 de octubre de 2026
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- Tienes 45 minutos para Australian citizenship test.
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- El examen se hace en inglés.
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