While permanent residents and citizens share many rights in Australia, certain benefits are reserved exclusively for those who have identified as citizens. In the context of international travel and identity, which of the following is a specific privilege of Australian citizenship?
- The privilege to apply for an Australian passport and use it to re-enter Australia as a right.Answer
- BThe mandatory civic responsibility to apply for an Australian passport immediately after a citizenship ceremony.
- CThe right for all permanent residents to apply for an Australian passport once they have resided in the country for two years.
Answer
The privilege to apply for an Australian passport and use it to re-enter Australia as a right.
The correct answer is correct because applying for an Australian passport is one of the specific privileges granted to citizens upon completion of their citizenship process. It serves as both a travel document and a means to re-enter Australia without the need for a visa, which is a right not shared by permanent residents.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Applying for an Australian Passport as a Privilege
Hints
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Consider which travel document is unique to Australian citizens.
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Think about whether a passport is something you *must* have by law or something you *can* have as a benefit.
Practice More
Review other privileges of citizenship, such as receiving consular assistance overseas or seeking election to Parliament.
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