Citizenship practice test questions
1. Where were early free settlers from?
Great Britain and Ireland Great Britain Ireland 2. What do we have to share?
Common laws Golden soil and boundless plains A rich and unique culture 3. What date did European settlement start?
26 March 1788 26 February 1788 26 January 1788 4. Who do you pledge your loyalty to at the citizenship ceremoney?
Australian government Prime Minister of Australia Australia and its people 5. How state and territory parliaments make their own laws?
In a similar way to the Australian Parliament making laws In a different way to the Australian Parliament making laws State and territory laws are made from the Australian Parliament 6. The Governor-General acts independently of all political parties
True False 7. Which of these statements about Australian's fairness is incorrect?
You do not have to respect other people's differences and choices You have the same rights and liberties no matter where you came from Men and women have equal opportunities and freedoms 8. Where is Parliament House?
Brisbane Sydney Canberra 9. Who is a Mayor or Shire President?
The leader of a local council A candidate in the council election An elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament 10. In Australia, each state and mainland territory has its own capital
True False 11. How many states are there in Australia?
5 4 6 12. What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
Black, white and red Black, red and yellow Black, blue and white 13. How many mainland territories in Australia?
1 2 3 14. The idea of one Australian nation became a reality and uniting the nation was an easy task.
True False None 15. Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections
True False 16. What is the percentage in 2012 of Australians born overseas?
Over one quarter More than half Over one fifth 17. All members of parliament do not belong to any political party
True False 18. What is the largest state?
South Australia Western Australia Queensland 19. What power does the High Court of Australia have?
The power to make and change the laws The power to put the laws into practice The power to interpret and apply the laws 20. What do the black lines in the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
The sea The land The people
