Citizenship practice test questions
1. Which of these statements about religion in Australia is correct?
People in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose, even its practices do break Australian laws People in Australia must follow a religion, as long as its practices do not break Australian laws People in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose, as long as its practices do not break Australian laws 2. Who is the leader of a state government?
The Chief Minister The Premier The Prime Minister 3. What does the top half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
The earth and a spiritual relation to the land The Sun The Aboriginal people of Australia 4. Indigenous people share common beliefs and traditions that still guide them today
True False 5. What is the name of Australia's national anthem?
Advance Australia Fair Advance Australia Young Advance Australia Land 6. What is not the police role?
Maintain peace and order in the community Protect life and property Interpret the law 7. The Australian Electoral Commission is independent of the government
True False 8. What is the biggest annual public event in Australia?
Queen Elizabeth birthday Anzac Day Australia Day 9. What is ATO stand for in Australia?
Approved Training Organization Air Traffic Organization Australian Taxation Office 10. Australian citizens do not vote regularly in federal and state or territory elections, and occasionally in a referendum.
True False 11. Each local government area has its own council. True or false?
True False 12. What happens to the people do not obey Australia's laws?
They may be arrested by the police and have to go to prison They may be arrested by the court and have to go to police They may be arrested by the police and have to go to court 13. Who is the representative of the Head of State in Australia?
The Governor The Governor-General The Prime Minister 14. Which state has fine buildings built from the wealth created by the gold rush of the 1850s?
Queensland Victoria New South Wales 15. What is the name of the leader with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives?
The Prime Minister The Governor-General The Opposition 16. Who must enrol to vote at federal elections in Australia?
Citizens aged 18 years or over All residents aged 18 years or over All citizens 17. Where did the first 11 convict ships that arrived in Australia come from?
Great Britain Ireland China 18. What is the name of the leader of a territory government?
Chief Minister Premier Prime Minister 19. When does the Prime Minister announce the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra?
On Australia Day On Multicultural Day On Anzac Day 20. What is the name of the first 11 convict ships that arrived from Great Britain?
The 'First Fleet' The 'Queen Fleet' The 'Convict Fleet'
