Citizenship practice test questions
1. Any Australian who is on the electoral roll may not be called to serve on a jury.
True False 2. What is the smallest of the mainland states?
New South Wales Queensland Victoria 3. What is the Commonwealth of Australia?
A federation of states A federation of states and territories A federation of territories 4. What must Australian citizens aged 18 years or over to register?
Register their name and address on the electoral role Register their name and address to apply for a driver licence Register their name and address to apply for an Australian passport 5. Who explains the laws to the jury
The judge The Governor The police 6. Australia's migration and refugee programs have brought people to Australia from all over the world.
True False 7. Where are Torres Strait Islanders people historically from?
Islands to the north of Queensland Islands to the west of Queensland Islands to the east of Queensland 8. What is Australia's national gemstone?
Diamond Sapphire Opal 9. When were the colonies united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia?
1851 1788 1901 10. Australian native animals are Kangaroos and emus
True False 11. What are other names for the Senate?
The People's House, the House of Review or the States's House The Upper House, the House of Review or the States's House The Lower House, the House of Review or the States's House 12. What are the three Australian flags?
The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the British Flag The Australian National Flag, the British Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag 13. Who are the Independents in Australian politics?
Members of parliament do not belong to any political party Members of parliament who join Independent Party Members of parliament who do not join Independent Party 14. Who is not an Australian leader?
Chief Minister Councillor President 15. What is the name of the ministers important areas of government?
Portfolios Cabinet Royal Assent 16. What is the Australia's national anthem express?
The unity of the nation and is a public expression of the joy and pride in being multicultural The unity of the nation and is a public expression of the joy and pride in being Australian The unity of the nation and is a public expression of the joy and pride in being yourself 17. Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
To do local community service To carry a passport at all times To serve on a jury if called to do so 18. What does MP stand for in polictics?
Member of Parliament Member of Politics Military Police 19. How Australian Parliament is made?
By Government ministers By courts and judges By representatives who are elected by the people of Australia 20. It is not compulsory to vote in federal and state or territory elections for Australian citizens 18 years or over.
True False
