Citizenship Test Questions 13th Page

The Indigenous people of Australia are ________.

British people
Europeans
USA People
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Australia’s first inhabitants were the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are the Indigenous people of Australia. Australia’s Indigenous cultures are the oldest continuing cultures in the world.

Approximately, the population of Australia in 1901 was ____.

7 million
8 million
9 million
4 million

Explanation

In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. At that time, Australia’s population was counted at about four million people. This number did not include the Indigenous people.

South Australia's capital city is ________.

Brisbane
Perth
Adelaide
Hobart

Explanation

South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions. Adelaide, the capital city, has many examples of fine colonial architecture.

Where does three-fourths of Western Australia's population live?

Bunbury
Perth
Albany
None of the above

Explanation

Western Australia is the largest state. About three-quarters of the state’s population lives in Perth, the capital city.

In 1788, the First Fleet from Great Britain arrived on ______.

16 January
12 January
24 January
26 January

Explanation

European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of _______.

Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
Tasmania

Explanation

Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland. They have a distinct cultural identity.

The native bird of Australia is _________.

Emu
Flamingo
Peacock
None of the above

Explanation

Kangaroos are native Australian animals and emus are native Australian birds.

Of the following statement, which is true?

Only for the citizens of Australia, Australia's laws are important
For all people living in Australia, Australia's laws are important
Only for the people born in Australia are Australia's laws important
None of the above

Explanation

Australia’s laws are important for all people living in Australia. Australians recognise the value of laws in maintaining a peaceful and orderly society.

Identify the TRUE statement from below

A person's good name can be protected against false information through laws in Australia
A person thas the right to damage the reputation of another in Australia
Others can be encouraged to break the law in Australia
None of the above

Explanation

We cannot make false allegations, encourage others to break the law or damage another person’s reputation. There are laws to protect a person’s good name against false information

What should you do as an Australian citizen?

not vote in a referendum, fedral and state or territory elections
not obey the law
vote in a referendum, federal and state or territory elections
None of the above

Explanation

As an Australian citizen you must:

• obey the law
• vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
• defend Australia should the need arise
• serve on a jury if called to do so.

Which of the following is an example of a government agency where you can work if you are an Australian citizen?

Centrelink
Medicare
Australian Taxation Office
All of the above

Explanation

If you are an Australian citizen, you can apply to join the Australian Public Service and work for the Australian Government, for example, in Centrelink, Medicare or the Australian Taxation Office.

The Commonwealth of Australia was formed ______ when the colonies united into a federation of states.

On 1 January 1901
On 1 January 1911
On 1 January 1801
On 1 January 1701

Explanation

On 1 January 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.

Who is the leader of the Australian Government ?

The Queen
The Prime Minister
The King
Governor-General

Explanation

The Australian system of parliamentary democracy was based on the British system, developed over many centuries. In the Australian system, the leader of the Australian Government is the Prime Minister.

How many representatives are elected from each state in the Senate?

Explanation

The states are equally represented in the Senate, regardless of their population size. There are 12 representatives elected from each state.

What are the responsibilities of the state and territory governments?

hospitals and health services
taxation
defence
trade

Explanation

State and territory governments are responsible for hospitals and health services

To encourage cooperation between the various levels of government, which organization has been set up?

The Council of Territory Government
The Council of State Government
The Council of Australian Government
The Preview of State Government

Explanation

Some responsibilities are shared between the various levels of government. The Council of Australian Government (COAG) has been set up to encourage cooperation between the levels of government.

Protecting life and property is the job of _____.

The Jury
The Police
The Judge
None of the above

Explanation

The police maintain peace and order in the community. It is their job to protect life and property. They are independent of the government.

What is the Local government responsible for?

defence
air safety and airports
noise and animal control
public transport

Explanation

Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for noise and animal control

The eastern part of Western Australia is mostly covered by the ____ area.

Riverbank
Rainforest
Desert
None of the above

Explanation

Western Australia is the largest state. The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area.

On the Australian National Flag, the Southern Cross is positioned _____.

on the left
on the right
in the Centre
at the Bottom

Explanation

The Southern Cross, on the right, is a group of stars we see in the southern sky.

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