Australian citizenship test: Responsibilities and privileges practice questions

Responsibilities: obey the law, vote, serve on a jury if called, defend Australia if needed. Privileges include a passport, consular help, and standing for parliament.

Question 1

While overseas, an Australian citizen may

  1. ignore the laws of the country they are visiting
  2. ask an Australian consular officer for help in an emergency
  3. insist that a foreign court apply only Australian law

Answer: ask an Australian consular officer for help in an emergency

Citizens may ask for consular assistance, for example in civil unrest, a natural disaster, or the issue of an emergency passport. In another country they must obey that country's laws.

Question 2

The resource says a citizen aged 18 or over can seek election to parliament if they

  1. also hold the citizenship of another country
  2. are not a dual citizen
  3. have previously served as a judge

Answer: are not a dual citizen

The resource says Australian citizens aged 18 or over who are not dual citizens can seek election to parliament at federal, state or territory level. Holding another citizenship is the opposite of that condition.

Question 3

Service in the Australian Defence Force is voluntary. Citizens still have a responsibility to

  1. defend Australia should the need arise
  2. complete a period in the Army before they are allowed to vote
  3. buy an Australian passport before they can enrol

Answer: defend Australia should the need arise

Defending Australia should the need arise is a responsibility of citizens, while joining the Defence Force is voluntary and is also a privilege of citizenship. Voting and enrolling do not depend on military service or on holding a passport.