Citizenship practice test questions
1. Which one of the following is not a national icon?
Sydney's City Sydney's Harbour Bridge Sydney's Opera House 2. Who chosen the Government Ministers?
The Governor-General The government leader The people of Australia 3. Which is not a political party in Australia?
The Republican Party The Nationals The Australian Greens 4. What matters do senators discuss?
Matters of community services Matters of health services Matters of national importance 5. Who can propose a new law or a change to the law?
A Governor-General A Prime Minister A member of the Australian Parliament 6. What is the name of the Governor-General special powers?
Executive powers Legislative powers Reserve Powers 7. Who does not have a police force?
Australia The tates and the Northern Territory Towns 8. When was the Old Parliament House in Canberra opened?
1927 1917 1907 9. Who is the representative of the Australian people?
Governor-General Governor Member of Parliament 10. Who becomes the leader of the Australian Government?
A member in the House of Representatives appointed by the Queen of Australia The leader of the party or coalition of parties with the majority of members in the House of Representatives The leader of the party or coalition of parties with the minority of members in the House of Representatives 11. What will you have when you are becoming an Australian citizen?
The same as you were as a permanent resident You can enjoyed living in a free and democratic society New responsibilities and a range of new benefits 12. What is Australia's capital city?
Canberra Sydney Melbourne 13. Can you carry weapons such as knives or guns?
Yes No Maybe 14. Who do Australian citizens vote for in an election?
They vote for the Prime Minister They vote for the Governor General They vote for the people they want to represent them in parliament 15. What happens once you are on the electoral roll?
You can vote in Australian elections and only federal voting is compulsory You can vote in Australian federal and state or territory elections and voting is compulsory You can vote in Australian federal and state or territory elections and voting is not compulsory 16. Which of these statements about voluntary community work is incorrect?
Many individual people and groups help others through voluntary community work Only a number of people and groups are qualify for voluntary community work Volunteering can be very satisfying 17. How many mainland territories are there in Australia?
1 2 3 18. Which state has many examples of fine colonial architecture?
New South Wales South Australia Victoria 19. Which Australian colony did the British government decided to transport these convicts?
Queensland New South Wales Victoria 20. Which is not a federal crime?
Drug trafficking Traffic offences Crimes against national security
