Citizenship practice test questions
1. What do people celebrate on Australia Day?
All Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations All that is great about Australia and being Australian All that is great about European settlement started from Great Britain 2. What is the Australian Electoral Commission?
An immigration agency A private agency A Commonwealth agency 3. Australians do not believe in class distinctions in our society.
True False 4. Which of these statements about Australia's laws is correct?
It is the law to discriminate against a person because of their gender Men and women are not protected by the law from intimidation or violence Men and women are treated equally in courts of law 5. What happens once you are on the electoral roll and you do not vote in an election without a good reason?
You will have to pay a fine You will be taken off the electoral roll Nothing 6. Who is a Member of Parliament?
An appointed representative of the Australian people in the Australian Parliament An elected representative of the Australian people in the Australian Parliament An appointed representative of the Queen in Australia 7. Who makes and changes laws to benefit the nation?
The Australian Parliament The Prime Minister The High Court of Australia 8. Paying tax is required by law
True False 9. What is the nation's largest city?
Canberra Sydney Melbourne 10. How can the Australian Constitution be changed?
It can only be changed by the Prime Minister It can only be changed by the High Court of Australia It can only be changed through a special vote called a referendum 11. What is secret ballot voting?
That other people can see who you vote for That no one else sees who you vote for That you need to vote for a selected candidate 12. What is Anzac Day named after?
The Australian and British Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I on 25 April 1915 The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I on 25 April 1915 The Australian and French Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I on 25 April 1915 13. What date is Anzac day?
26 January 25 January 25 April 14. What does the Commonwealth Coat of Arms identify?
The six states of Australia The authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia The authority of the Australian army 15. Which of these statements about communicating in English is incorrect?
Communicating in English helps people participate in Australian society Communicating in English is important for making the most of living and working in Australia Communicating in English is used in Australia to discourage other languages 16. What are the colors of the Australian National Flag?
Blue, white and red Black, white and red Blue, grey and red 17. How should new migrants become a leader in business, the arts, public service and sport in Australia?
Through their wealth or background Through their wealth or class distinctions Through their hard work and talents 18. Who controls road and traffic rules?
Australian Government State and territory governments Local government 19. Who signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliamentinto law?
The Head of State The Governor-General The Prime Minister 20. Which is a responsibility of the state and territory government?
Police Defence Trade
