Citizenship practice test questions
1. Who must wear a seat-belt when travelling in a car?
The driver Everybody Babies and young children 2. Which of these is not the a role of the Governor-General?
Interpret and apply the law Performing ceremonial duties Approving the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers, federal judges and other officials 3. What is the total of representatives in the Senate?
66 76 86 4. What is Australia's government parliamentary democracy?
It is the power of the government comes from the Australian representatives It is the power of the government comes from the Australian Prime Minister It is the power of the government comes from the Australian people 5. Australians also have supports through government social security in times of need.
True False 6. What are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander Flag?
Green, blue, red and white Green, blue, yellow and white Green, blue, black and white 7. What do you get when voting?
Have your name check and mark as voted Have your say in who represents you in parliament Nothing 8. What happens after a proposal of a new law or a change to the law?
The proposal is pass to the Governor-General for approval The House of Representatives and the Senate signs and agree with the proposal The House of Representatives and the Senate consider, debate and vote on whether they agree with the proposal 9. What is our common bond?
The institutions Citizenship The laws 10. How can you raise matters that concern you in Australian politic?
You can make an appointment with your local member of parliament or you can write a letter outlining your views You can attend the Prime Minister meeting to discuss matters that concern you You can attend the Australian Parliament to discuss matters that concern you 11. Which of these statements about equality of men and women is incorrect?
Both men and women have the right to make their own independent choices about personal matters Both men and women have equal access to education and employment Both men and women can join the police but only men can join the Australian Defence Force 12. Who represents the Queen in each of the states of Australia?
The Premier The Councillor The Governor 13. How many official flags does Australia have?
2 3 4 14. Who has the power to make and change the laws?
Government ministers Governor-General The Parliament 15. What is the name for the Australian government?
Federal Government Commonwealth Government Federal Government or Commonwealth Government 16. Which of these statements about the Australian Electoral Commission is correct?
It conducts federal elections and referendums It maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll All the above 17. What is the role of the senate?
To be responsible for an area of govenment To consider, debate and vote on new or changes to the laws To sign all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law 18. What is each minister responsibly?
Responsible for one government department Responsible for many government departments Responsible for one or more government departments 19. Is it a crime to bribe a police officer?
Yes No Maybe 20. Which of these statements about passports is correct?
Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia
