Citizenship practice test questions
1. Which of these statements about Australian citizen privilege is correct?
Apply to work for a private corporation in Australia Apply to join the Australian Public Service and work for the Australian Government Apply to study in Australia universities 2. How local government areas may be called?
Cities, shires, towns or municipalities States, cities, towns or municipalities States, cities, towns or shires 3. How members of the Australian Parliament Houses are elected?
By the people usually elect representatives to each House in amunicipal election By the people usually elect representatives to each House in a federal election By the people usually elect representatives to each House in a state election 4. Each of the states and territories of Australia also has its own emblem
True False 5. What is not important work of the House of Representatives?
Apply and interpret the laws of Australia Considering, debating and voting on proposals for new laws or changes to the laws Discussing matters of national importance 6. What are Australia's national colours?
Green and blue Green and yellow Green and gold 7. How the representatives in parliament must answer for a decision they make?
Australia is parliamentary democracy, the representatives in parliament can make any decision without answering Australia is parliamentary democracy, the decisions they make must answer to the people through elections Australia is parliamentary democracy, the decisions they make must answer to Governor-General, Head of State in Australia 8. Where are Aboriginal people historically from?
Mainland Australia and Tasmania Islands to the north of Queensland Mainland of Australia 9. Who is the leader of a territory government?
The Chief Minister The Premier The Prime Minister 10. What do the points of the white star in the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
The island groups in the Torres Strait A symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders A symbol of peace 11. Who must obey Australia's laws?
Everyone must obey Australia's laws The police must obey Australia's laws The representatives in parliament must obey Australia's laws 12. Which state is home to many large mining projects?
Queensland New South Wales Western Australia 13. Which is not a responsibility of the Australian Government?
Employment Airports and air safety Roads and road traffic control 14. Where are the Parliament House and the High Court of Australia?
Sydney Canberra Melbourne 15. What is the role and responsibilities of the Administrator?
Similar to those of a state Premier Similar to those of a state Governor Similar to those of a Member of Parliament 16. What are ministers responsibility?
Signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament Interpret and apply the law Important areas of government 17. What does the yellow circle of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
The earth and a spiritual relation to the land The Sun The Aboriginal people of Australia 18. What are the usual uniforms colours of Australia's national sports teams?
Gold and blue Gold and green Gold and white 19. How many representatives in the Senate from each territory?
2 6 12 20. Who are Torres Strait Islanders people?
One of Queensland's first inhabitants One of Tasmania's first inhabitants One of Australia's first inhabitants
