Citizenship practice test questions
1. How is the Australian Government formed?
After an election, the leader of a political party with the majority of votes forms the Australian Government After an election, the political party or coalition of parties with the least of members in the House of Representative forms the Australian Government After an election, the political party or coalition of parties with the majority of members in the House of Representative forms the Australian Government 2. What is the second largest state?
Western Australia South Australia Queensland 3. What is on 26 January each year?
We celebrate Anzac Day We celebrate Australia Day We celebrate Queen Birthday 4. What are the states of Australia?
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Eastern Australia, South Australia and Tasmania New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Australia and South Australia New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania 5. Laws in Australia that make sure a person is treated differently to others because of their gender, race, disability or age
True False 6. Who has the responsibility to serve on a jury in Australia?
All Australian citizens All people in parliament All Australian citizens aged 18 years or over 7. Which is the smallest state?
Victoria Tasmania New South Wales 8. When did European settlement start?
When the first 13 convict ships arrived from Great Britain When the first 11 convict ships arrived from Great Britain When the first 15 convict ships arrived from Great Britain 9. When did the Australian Constitution take effect?
On 1 January 1910 On 1 January 1901 On 26 January 1901 10. What are the three arms of the Australian government power?
Legislative, executive and municipal power Legislative, municipal and judicial power Legislative, executive and judicial power 11. Which of these statements about traffic laws in Australia is correct?
Traffic laws relating to speeding and driving after drinking alcohol or taking drugs are very strict You need a local car driver's licence and you can drive any vehicle registered Babies and young children can be hand-held 12. Which is a responsibility of the state and territory government?
Forestry Postal services and the communications network Food and meat inspection 13. Where do Australia's national colours come from?
The colours of golden poppy The colours of the golden wattle The colours of the sun flower 14. What does the Australian Federal Police do?
The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws The Australian Federal Police is also responsible for general police work in the Australian Capital Territory All the above 15. What is the name of the leader of a state government?
Chief Minister Premier Prime Minister 16. Who is a Senator?
An elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament Any person chosen by a government leader to be responsible for an area of government An elected representative of the Australian people in the Australian Parliament 17. Australians are free to not follow a religion or beliefs.
True False 18. Which of these statements about Australian laws is incorrect?
Australians recognise the value of laws in maintaining a peaceful and orderly society All Australians have the right to be protected by Australia's laws Australia's laws are not important for all people living in Australia 19. Who has the power to make and change the laws that govern the Australia country?
Only the citizen of Australia Only the parliament Only the Prime Minister 20. How long have Aboriginal people historically lived in Australia?
Between 20 000 and 30 000 years Between 40 000 and 60 000 years Between 60 000 and 80 000 years
