Citizenship practice test questions
1. What does the bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
The earth and a spiritual relation to the land The Sun The Aboriginal people of Australia 2. On the Australian National Flag, what does the Union Jack represent?
Great British and its people The Commonwealth of Australia and its people Australia's history of British settlement 3. Who are the Indigenous people of Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people People from from islands to the north of Queensland People from mainland Australia and Tasmania 4. What are the three important parts of the Australian National Flag?
The flag of Great Britain, the Commonwealth Star and the Western Cross The flag of Great Britain, the Commonwealth Star and the Northern Cross The flag of Great Britain, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross 5. Who do Members of Parliament represent?
All Australians living in Victoria Everyone who lives in Australia Everyone who lives in his or her electoral district 6. Who is a Government Minister?
A member of parliament is responsible for an area of government An elected representative of the Australian people in the Australian Parliament An elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament 7. What is Australia's national flower?
The sun flower The golden wattle The golden poppy 8. What was Australia at its beginning?
A Spanish colony A French colony A British colony 9. Who can influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission?
Political parties can influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission People in government can influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission None the above 10. Which of these statements about voluntary community work is incorrect?
To share knowledge and increase your sense of belonging to the Australian community To learn new skills in voluntary community work To work for government to become Australian citizen 11. What is a constitutional monarchy?
A king or queen is not the head of state A king or queen is the head of state and has absolute power A king or queen is the head of state but has to act in accordance with the constitution 12. We do not have to respect other people's freedom of speech or freedom of expression when their views are different.
True False 13. How did Australian uniting the nation?
Through revolution Through bloodshed By negotiation and referendum 14. When was the new Parliament House in Canberra opened?
1988 1989 1998 15. How many states in Australia?
5 6 8 16. What is 'fair go' ?
It is someone achieves in life as a result of their skills, ability and experience It is someone achieves in life as a result of their class distinctions It is someone achieves in life as a result of their wealth or background 17. Taxes support services that help make Australia the peaceful and prosperous country it is today.
True False 18. What is the first sentence of the citizenship pledge?
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, From this time forward, under God, I pledge my loyalty to Australia, under God, 19. Can you own a gun?
Yes if you have a firearm licence from the police No All the above 20. Which of these statements about the Australian Taxation Office is incorrect?
Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office only from businesses Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office The ATO works to ensure all citizensare aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax
