Citizenship practice test questions
1. Who elects the members of the Australian Parliament Houses?
The Governor-General The Prime Minister The Australian people 2. Who appointed the judges and the magistrates?
The government The Queen of Australia 3. Who can work for Australian Public Service and the Australian Defence Force?
Anyone including overseas people All people in Australia All Australian citizens 4. Who were Australia's first inhabitants?
Torres Strait Islander and French people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Aboriginal and English people 5. What does the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represent?
Australia's national unity Australia's national army Australia's federal states 6. What do we remember on Anzac Day?
The arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788 The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in Turkey during World War I The sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations 7. Can you ask for help while you are overseas as an Australian citizen?
You can ask for help from the Australian official in times of need Only you can help yourself while you are overseas Only your family can help you while you are overseas 8. What are the responsibilities of local councils?
Planning and responsibilities such as schools and hospitals to their local community Planning and delivering services such as community services and waste disposal to their local community Planning and funding such as health and education to their local community 9. Name some of the most serious crimes in Australia?
Murder, assault or sexual assault. Violence against people or property, armed robbery or theft. All the above 10. Which of these statements about Laws and religion in Australia is incorrect?
The process of divorce, including custody of children and property settlement, must follow a religion is rules, but not Australia laws Some religious or cultural practices, such as being married to more than one person at the same time, are against Australian law Most religions have rules, but these are not laws in Australia 11. Which of these statements about people wanted to unite the colonies in Australia is incorrect?
Trade and transport between the colonies was expensive and slow Enforcing the law across borders was difficult Form a nation independence from the British 12. How do Australian state governments operate?
In a different way to the Australian Government In a similar way to the Australian Government In a similar way to a business 13. Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
People can peacefully protest against government decisions Men and women are treated equally in a court of law Australians are free to not follow a religon 14. What is the name for colonies united into a federation of states in Australia?
Federal States of Australia Commonwealth of Australia United States of Australia 15. What date is Australia day?
26 January 26 February 26 March 16. Who should be committed to joining together to defend the nation and its way of life should the need arise?
All Australian soldiers All people in Australia All Australian citizens 17. Australians do not believe in a fair society, where everyone deserves a 'fair go'.
True False 18. Who people vote for in each electorate?
One person to represent them in the House of Representatives The Premier, the leader of a state government The Prime Minister, the leader of the Australia Government 19. Who is free to join a political party in Australia?
People with Australian citizenship People born in Australia Anyone 20. Who does the Australia government encourage to participate in society?
All citizens All citizens over 18 years of age All single citizens
