Citizenship practice test questions
1. Can Australian citizens have children born overseas?
Yes, they can have children born overseas No, they can not have children born overseas No, they can only have children born in Australia 2. Where are state and territory governments based?
In Canberra In national capital city In their capital cities 3. Which of these statements about Australia's system of government is correct?
The Queen of Australia chooses people to form the Australian Parliament The government is elected by the people The Prime Minister chooses out Members of Parliament 4. What do the green stripes in the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
The sea The land The people 5. How can the Bill go to the Governor-General?
If the Queen of Australia agrees to the Bill If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agrees to the Bill If the Prime Minster agrees to the Bill 6. Why Australia government encourage people to participate in society?
To have a position later in Australia Public Service To increase your sense of belonging to the Australia community, share knowledge and learn new skills To have something to do while you find work 7. Who is Australia's Head of State?
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The Governor-General The Prime Minister 8. What is not the role of a jury?
To decide the penalty To decide if a person is guilty or not guilty To listen to the evidence in a court case 9. How many Houses does the Australian Parliament have?
1 2 3 10. What do the points of the Commonwealth Star represent?
Each of the six states and one for the capital city Each of the six states and one for the territories Each of the stars we see in the southern sky 11. Which of these statements about Australia's national identity was beginning to form around 1901 is incorrect?
A new revolution is form Sporting teams were representing Australia internationally A unique Australian culture was developing in popular songs, poems, stories and art 12. What is the capital city of Australian Capital Territory?
Melbourne Sydney Canberra 13. Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
Everyone follows the same religion Men and women have the same rights Everyone belongs to the same political party 14. Who may give evidence in a court?
A police A jury 15. From 1851 to 1861, in 10 years the Australia population is more than doubled
True False 16. How is the Member of Parliament number for each state and territory based on?
The size of its population The wealth of each state and territory The area of each state and territory 17. Why the Australian Constitution divides power between three arms of government?
To manage work loads better to govern Australia To hierarchy level of management in government To stop one person or one group of people taking over all the power to govern Australia 18. What is freedom of expression allows?
It allows people to express their views through art, film, music and writing It allows people to express their views through discussion, film, music and literature It allows people to express their views through art, film, music and literature 19. Which level of government responsible for rubbish collection, building permits, social planing, noise and animal control?
Australian Government Australian state and territory government Australian local goverment 20. People who hold positions of power in the Australian community do not have to obey Australia's laws
True False
