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The world's easiest and hardest citizenship tests revealed - almost EVERYONE passes Australia's, while just 7% manage to pass Canada's test. See if YOU can ace them...

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Canada has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world - and a high standard of living. But if you want to emigrate there - you'll need to work for it.

That's because it has the hardest citizenship test to pass, according to a new study.

According to the research - which looked at some of the easiest and hardest citizenship tests around the world - just seven per cent of native applicants pass Canada's citizenship test first time.

At the other end of the table is Australia, with 96 per cent of native applicants acing their country's citizenship test on their first try.

Australia's multiple-choice 20-question citizenship test asks candidates why the country celebrates Anzac Day and to name the colours of the Aboriginal flag.

The world's easiest and hardest citizenship tests have been revealed - almost everyone passes Australia's

The world's easiest and hardest citizenship tests have been revealed - almost everyone passes Australia's

THE EASIEST AND HARDEST CITIZENSHIP TESTS 

1. Australia - 96% (native pass rate) 

2. Germany - 95%

3. USA - 93%

4. France - 61%

4. Spain - 61%

6. UK - 42%

7. Canada - 7% 

Source: Remitly 

Applicants for Canada's citizenship test are tested on 20 questions spanning the country's history, economy and geography.

Candidates are challenged on the number of Canadians that served in the First World War and the name of Nova Scotia's Premier.

However, it's not all bad news for Canada's citizenship candidates, as they won't be tested on language proficiency.

German (95 per cent native pass rate) and Spanish applicants (61 per cent native pass rate) might face an easier quiz, but they'll also need to pass a language test to qualify for citizenship.

COULD YOU PASS THE CITIZENSHIP TESTS FOR AUSTRALIA AND CANADA? 

Canada's citizenship test

1. A Member of Parliament from Montreal announces that she will spend her weekend in her electoral district. This means she would be:

a. In her office on Parliament Hill

b. Visiting the province of Quebec

c. In the part of Montreal where she was elected

d. Going on a vacation

2. After a federal election, which party forms the new government?

a. The party with the most elected representatives is invited by the Governor General to become the party in power

b. The King himself picks any party to run the government

c. The Governor General proposes a law for elected officials to become the governing body

d. The Premiers of each province pick a party to run the government

3. Approximately how many Canadians served in the First World War?

a. 7,000

b. 8 million

c. About 60,000

d. More than 600,000

4. Canada has three territories and how many provinces?

a. 13

b. 10 

c. 3

d. 5

5. Fatima is a new immigrant in Canada. What law allows her to take a job at par with a man?

a. Equality of women and men 

b. Equality of all races

c. Equal pay for equal work

d. Equal rights

6. From where does the name “Canada” come from?

a. From the Inuit word meaning country

b. From the French word meaning joining

c. From the Métis word meaning rivers

d. From "Kanata", the Huron-Iroquois word for village 

7. Give an example of how you can show responsibility by participating in your community.

a. Mind your own business

b. Have a party

c. Keep your property tidy

d. Volunteer

8. Give an example of where English and French have equal status in Canada.

a. In schools

b. In the workplace

c. In the Parliament of Canada

d. At City Hall

9. Give the first line of Canada’s national anthem?

a. O Canada! Our home and native land! 

b. O Canada! Our province and native land!

c. O Canada! From far and wide, O Canada

d. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee

10. How are Members of Parliament chosen?

a. Appointed by the Prime Minister

b. Elected by Canadian citizens.

c. Appointed by the King

d. Elected by the Provincial Ministers

11. How are Senators chosen?

a. By the Governor General of Canada

b. By the Premiers of all provinces

c. Appointed by the King

d. Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister

12. How does a bill become a law?

a. The Lieutenant Governor must approve the bill

b. Approval by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate and finally the Governor General

c. The King must sign the bill

d. Approval by the Members of the Legislative Assembly

13. How is a Cabinet Minister chosen?

a. By the King

b. By the voters

c. By other Cabinet Ministers

d. By the Prime Minister

14. How is the government formed after a federal election?

a. The party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The King chooses the Prime Minister from this party

b. Ordinarily, the party with the most elected representatives becomes the party in power. The leader of this party becomes the Prime Minister

c. The Governor General picks a party and a Prime Minister to run the government

d. Each province elects one representative to form the government. The King then chooses the Prime Minister

15. How is the Prime Minister chosen?

a. The King appoints the Prime Minister

b. The Governor General with the Senate appoint the Prime Minister

c. The leader of the party with the most elected representatives becomes the Prime Minister

d. The MPs vote on the Prime Minister

16. In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct?

a. No, police service and conduct is not open to discussion with Canadians

b. Yes, you can question their service but not their conduct

c. Yes, you can question their conduct but not their service

d. Yes, if you feel the need to

17. In Canada’s justice system what does “presumption of innocence” mean?

a. Everyone is guilty until proven innocent

b. Guilt is decided by public opinion

c. Innocence is decided by public opinion

d. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

18. What is the name of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia?

a. Honourable John James Grant

b. Honourable Myra Freeman

c. Honourable Mayann Francis

d. Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc 

19. In what industry do most Canadians work?

a. Natural resources

b. Tourism

c. Service

d. Manufacturing

20. In which region do more than half the people in Canada live?

a. Central Canada

b. Prairies

c. Atlantic Canada

d. Northern Canada

Try Canada's citizenship test here 

 

Australia's citizenship test 

1. What do we commemorate on Anzac Day?

a. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I

b. The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain

c. The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove

2. What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

a. Black, red and yellow

b. Green, white and black

c. Blue, white and green

3. What is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

a. The national anthem

b. Australia’s national flower

c. The official symbol of Australia, which identifies Commonwealth property

4. What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?

a. The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum

b. The separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia

c. The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed

5. What is the capital city of Australia?

a. Brisbane

b. Canberra

c. Perth

6. Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?

a. People can peacefully protest against a government action

b. Men and women are treated equally in a court of law

c. Australians are free to not follow a religion

7. Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?

a. The government does not allow some religions

b. The government in Australia is secular

c. Religious laws are passed by Parliament

8. Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?

a. Everyone follows the same religion

b. Men and women have equal rights

c. Everyone belongs to the same political party

9. Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?

a. To attend local council meetings

b. To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum

c. To have a current Australian passport

10. Which of these statements about passports is correct?

a. Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport

b. Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport

c. Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia

11. Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?

a. People are free and safe to vote for any candidate

b. Voting is by a show of hands

c. People must write their name on their vote

12. What is the name of the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia?

a. The Australian Federation

b. The Australian Commonwealth

c. The Australian Constitution

13. What is a referendum?

a. A vote to change the government

b. A vote to change the Australian Constitution

c. A vote to change the Prime Minister

14. Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?

a. Legislative

b. Executive

c. Judicial

15. Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?

a. The appointment of state premiers

b. Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law

c. The appointment of the Head of State

16. Which of these statements best demonstrates Australian values about freedom of expression?

a. Everyone can peacefully express their opinions within the law

b. People with different views from me need to keep quiet

c. Only approved topics can be discussed

17. Should people in Australia make an effort to learn English?

a. People in Australia should speak whichever language is most commonly spoken in their local neighbourhood

b. There is no expectation to learn any particular language in Australia

c. Yes, English is the national language of Australia and it helps to get an education, a job, and to integrate into the community

18. In Australia, can you encourage violence against a person or group of people if you have been insulted?

a. Yes, if you do not intend to carry out the violence

b. No, it is against Australian values and the law

c. Sometimes, if I feel very offended

19. Should people tolerate one another where they find that they disagree?

a. It is against the law to disagree with one another

b. No, people only need to treat each other with respect if they agree with one another

c. Yes, peaceful disagreement reflects Australian values in relation to mutual respect

20. Which of the following is an example of contributing to the Australian community?

a. Volunteering or fundraising for a charity is a great opportunity to strengthen our community

b. I should not make any effort to get to know other people

c. People in Australia should not contribute to the community because Australia is a free country

Try Australia's citizenship test here. 

Australia answers: 1a; 2a; 3c; 4b; 5b; 6a; 7b; 8b; 9b; 10a; 11a; 12c; 13b; 14c; 15b; 16a; 17c; 18b; 19c; 20a

You need 15 out of 20 (75 per cent to pass) 

Canada answers:  1c; 2a; 3d; 4b; 5a; 6d; 7d; 8c; 9a; 10b; 11d; 12b; 13d; 14b; 15c; 16d; 17d; 18d; 19c; 20a 

You need 15 out of 20 (75 per cent to pass) 

 

 

Canada has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world - and a high standard of living. But if you want to emigrate there - you'll need to swot up on the country's history, economy and geography

Canada has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world - and a high standard of living. But if you want to emigrate there - you'll need to swot up on the country's history, economy and geography

France's citizenship test ranks alongside Spain's, with 61 per cent of natives passing it.

The USA, meanwhile, has the third easiest test to pass out of the countries analysed, with 93 per cent of native residents succeeding first time. Candidates are quizzed on history (the name of the President during WW1), politics (number of senators) and geography (which ocean is on the USA's west).

British citizens didn't perform well on their country's test, with just 42 per cent of Brits meeting the required standard for citizenship.

Ollie Cassel, head of growth marketing at Remitly, which carried out the research, says: 'It's been really interesting to investigate how pass-able the citizenship tests are in some of the world's most liveable countries, with tests in countries such as Australia, Germany and the US boasting particularly high pass rates in our study.

'Conversely, the UK and Canadian citizenship tests were more difficult for natives to pass in our study, although with so many factors playing into how pass-able a citizenship test is - from the education of a country's culture, to the difficulty of the test itself, it's hard to truly know what makes a test easy to pass (or not).'

Could YOU pass the USA's citizenship test? 

1. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 

a) one hundred (100) 

b) four hundred forty-one (441) 

c) four hundred thirty-five (435) 

d) two hundred (200) 

2. Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military? 

a) the Vice President

b) the Secretary of Defense

c) the Attorney General 

d) the President 

3. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? 

a) Quebec

b) Hawaii

c) Alaska

d) the Louisiana Territory 

4. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

a) westward expansion

b) oil

c) slavery

d) sugar

5. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? 

a) March 15 

b) July 4

c) May 15

d) April 15 

 6. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? 

a) the Great Depression 

b) climate change

c) Communism 

d) slavery 

7. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? 

a) ended World War 1

b) gave women the right to vote

c) freed slaves in most Southern states 

d) gave the United States independence from Great Britain 

8. How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 

a) 12 

b) 9 

c) 10 

d) 11

9. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? 

a) pay taxes 

b) be respectful of others

c) serve on a jury 

d) obey the law 

10. What is the 'rule of law'?

a) Everyone but the President must follow the law

b) Government does not have to follow the law

c) Everyone must follow the law

d) All laws must be the same in every state

Try the USA's citizenship test here 

USA answers: 1c; 2d; 3d; 4c; 5d; 6c; 7c; 8b; 9c; 10c 

You need 6 out of 10 (60 per cent to pass)  

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