Citizenship practice test questions
1. Which of these statements about taxes is incorrect?
Many of the benefits that Australians enjoy are made possible through taxes Taxes are not important to the Australian community Taxes are spent on services which include health, education and others 2. Which of these statements about Australian 'mateship' is incorrect?
To take a meal to an elderly neighbour To visit someone who is lonely To not drive a friend in need to go to a medical appointment 3. What is the name when the colonies were united into a federation of states?
The Commonwealth of Australia The United States of Australia The Federation of Australia 4. What is the name of the Australian leader?
Prime Minister Governor-General 5. What is the penalty for breaking traffic laws?
Your driver's licence can be suspended however you can get a new licence right away You could be fined a large amounts of money and you will go to prison if you can't pay it You could be fined a large amounts of money or even sent to prison 6. What must Australian citizens do when they are in another country?
Obey the laws of that country Register your staying with the Australian embassy Obey the laws of Australia only 7. Which bird is not native to Australia?
Kiwi Lyrebird Emu 8. What sits above the shield in the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
A Southern Cross Star A golden wattle flower A gold Commonwealth Star 9. What is executive power in Australian government?
The power to make and change the laws The power to put the laws into practice The power to interpret and apply the law 10. Which official symbol of Australia identifies Commonwealth property?
Australia's national flower The national anthem Commonwealth Coat of Arms 11. Which of these statements about Australian freedoms is incorrect?
We are free to meet with people in public or private places for social or political discussion We can criticise the government, peacefully protest against government decisions and campaign to change laws We cannot have political discussion, criticise the government or protest against government decisions 12. Why can't you harm your spouse and children?
Because you will have an unhappy family Because they will leave you Because violence towards another person is illegal in Australia and is a very serious crime 13. What is Australia heritage religion?
Protestant Catholic Judaeo-Christian 14. Which of these statements about Australian democratic society is incorrect?
Australians are all free to follow and share their beliefs and traditions as long as they do not break Australian laws Australians should treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their differences Australians are all free to follow and share their beliefs and traditions even they do break Australian laws 15. Who is the leader in the Australian government system?
The Queen of Australia The Governor-General The Prime Minister 16. Can you raise matters that concern you with your elected representative?
Yes No 17. Who make up the Cabinet in Australian Government?
All the members of Parliament Ministers with the most senior portfolios All the Governors and Administrators 18. Where was gold discovered in 1851?
In the colonies of New South Wales and Queensland In the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria In the colonies of New South Wales and South Australia 19. What is a Bill in Australian politics?
A proposal for a new currency in Australia A proposal for a new law or a change to the law A written or printed public notice 20. How can Australian citizens have their say in how the country is governed?
By going to council meeting By protesting By voting
