Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 14

The oldest continuing culture in the world is _____ .

  • Australia's Indigenous culture
  • British Culture
  • Roman Culture
  • Chinese Culture
Explanation
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.

Excluding the indigenous people, the population of Australia was counted at about 4 million in ___________.

  • 1701
  • 1601
  • 1901
  • 2010
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.

Tasmania's capital city is _________.

  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Hobart
  • Brisbane
Explanation
Tasmania is the smallest state. Tasmania’s capital city is Hobart.

Many famous wine regions and a rugged coastline are found in ______.

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

In 1788, why did the First Fleet arrive from Great Britain?

  • For setting up a settlement of convicts for the British Government
  • For preaching the religion
  • For learning about the cultrual differences between British and Australians
  • None of the above
Explanation
It is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788 to set up a convict settlement for the British Government. The commander of the First Fleet was Captain Arthur Phillip.

How many important elements are there on the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

  • 12
  • 9
  • 8
  • 3
Explanation
The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow. It has three important parts.

In the Commonwealth Coat of Arms symbol, what is above the shield ?

  • A Gold Commonwealth Star
  • A Silver Commonwealth Star
  • A Brass Commonwealth Star
  • None of the above
Explanation
A gold Commonwealth Star sits above the shield.

Of the following, identify the statement that is true.

  • Australia's laws protect only the senior citizens of Australia
  • Australia's laws protect only the people born in Australia
  • All Australians have the right to be protected by Australia's laws
  • None of the above
Explanation
All Australians have the right to be protected by Australia’s laws.

All Australians have the right to be protected by Australia's laws.

  • Because of ethnicity, trying to make other people hate or act violently towards others is illegal
  • Because of culture, trying to make other people hate or act violently towards others is illegal
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Explanation
It is against the law to try to make other people hate or act violently towards others because of their culture, ethnicity or background.

If you are a citizen of Australia, you should ________.

  • Not defend Australia should the need arise
  • Not serve on a jury if called to do so
  • Defend Australia should the need arise
  • 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.

To work in Medicare, the minimum age is ______.

  • 21 years
  • 18 years
  • 25 years
  • 15 years
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 basic rules for the government of Australia are set out in which of these legal documents?

  • The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act
  • The Commonwealth of British - Australian Constitution Act
  • The Commonwealth of British Constitution Act
  • None of the above
Explanation
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. The Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900. On 1 January 1901, when the Constitution took effect, the Australian colonies became one independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.

Of the following, which one would you consider to be the role of the Governor-General?

  • Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law
  • Signing regulations
  • Performs ceremonial duties
  • All of the above
Explanation
The Governor-General:

• signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law (this is called Royal Assent)
• signs regulations
• performs ceremonial duties
• approves the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers, federal judges and other officials.

Both the mainland territories elect _______ representatives each in the house of Senate.

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 2
Explanation
Both mainland territories elect two representatives each.

For which of the following are the state and territory governments responsible?

  • Immigration and citizenship
  • Drains
  • Schools
  • Defence
Explanation
State and territory governments are responsible for schools.

Which are the main political parties in Australia?

  • the Australian Labor Party
  • the Liberal Party of Australia
  • the Nationals and the Australian Greens
  • All of the above
Explanation
A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed. They work together to have the party’s ideas turned into laws. The main political parties in Australia are the Liberal Party of Australia, the Australian Labor Party, the Nationals and the Australian Greens.

What is the national police force of Australia called?

  • Australian Federal Police
  • Australian Territory Police
  • Australian State Police
  • Australian Local Police
Explanation
Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws.

If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agrees to the Bill, it goes to the _________

  • MPs
  • Governor-General
  • The House of Representatives
  • The Queen
Explanation
If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agrees to the Bill, it goes to the Governor-General.

Why is January 26 important?

  • Father's day
  • Australia Day
  • Valentine's day
  • Christmas Day
Explanation
On 26 January each year, we celebrate Australia Day. Australia Day is a public holiday in every state and territory in Australia.

What symbolizes the national unity of Australia?

  • Opel
  • Commonwealth Coat of Arms
  • Golden wattle
  • None of the above
Explanation
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity.

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