Citizenship practice test questions
1. How many members do Australians elect to the House of Representatives?
120 150 180 2. Which of these statements about Australia Laws is correct?
We cannot make false allegations, encourage others to break the law or damage another person's reputation We cannot make other people hate or act violently towards others because of their culture, ethnicity or background All the above 3. People in Australia are encouraged to learn and use English
True False 4. Who were the first large group of migrants not from Europe in the 1800's?
Chinese Ireland French 5. What does each state have?
Constitution and parliament Parliament and no constitution Parliament 6. What is lawful to drive a car in Australia?
That you must have a local driver's licence and the car must be registered That the car must be registered That you must have a local driver's licence 7. What have our democratic institutions created?
Employment A peaceful and stable society A common laws 8. What is the spirit of 'mateship' ?
It means we help and receive help from each other in times of need It means we receive help from the neighbourhood in times of need It means we help the neighbourhood in times of need 9. How was each British colony governing itself before 1901 in Australia?
Each colony had its own constitution and its own laws Each colony had British constitution and it followed British laws Each colony had its own constitution and its own laws 10. How are the states represented in the Senate?
Depend on their area Depend on the size of their population Equally, regardless of their population size 11. Which of these is an example that taxes are not spent on?
Defence and social security Roads and railways Private house and personal car 12. Who appointed the Governor-General?
The Queen The Prime Minister The Member of Parliament 13. What is Australia's national language?
Danish English French 14. Which of these is the a role of the Governor-General?
Approves the appointment of state premiers Signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament Approves the appointment of the Head of State 15. Which of these is not a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
Must obey the laws To vote in elections To seek election to parliament 16. Which level of government responsible for taxation, national economic management, immigration and citizenship?
Australian Government Australian state and territory government Australian local goverment 17. Who has the highest authority in the court?
The Administrator The Prime Minister The judge or magistrate 18. Which level of government responsible for schools, railways, hospitals and health services?
Australian Government Australian state and territory government Australian local goverment 19. When may your views be taken into consideration in Australian politic?
When the Prime Minister is considering new laws or changes to existing laws When Parliament is considering new laws or changes to existing laws You may not express your own views in Australian politic 20. Who represents the Queen of Australia in a territory?
An Administrator A Governor A Governor-General
