Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 15

Aboriginal people are historically from ________.

  • Tasmania and Britain
  • Europe
  • Mainland Australia and Tasmania
  • Mainland Australia and Britain
Historically, Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania. They have lived here for between 40 000 and 60 000 years.

________ migrants were actively encouraged throughout the first half of the 20th century to settle in Australia.

  • British
  • Pakistan
  • India
  • Japan
Throughout the first half of the 20th century, migration levels rose and fell. There were programs to actively encourage British migrants to settle here, and many did.

Australian Capital Territory's capital is ________.

  • Perth
  • Canberra
  • Hobart
  • Brisbane
The Australian Capital Territory is situated between Sydney and Melbourne. It is the site of the nation’s capital city, Canberra.

Many examples of fine colonial architecture can be found in ____ .

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

Who was the commander of the First Fleet?

  • Sir Edmund Barton
  • Captain Arthur Phillip
  • George Reid
  • Joseph Banks
The commander of the First Fleet was Captain Arthur Phillip.

Australian Aboriginal Flag's top half is _________.

  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Green
  • Red
Australian Aboriginal Flag's top half is black and represents the Aboriginal people of Australia.

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms symbol has ________ as its background.

  • Golden wattle
  • Daffodils
  • Opal
  • None of the above
The Commonwealth Coat of Arm,s background is the golden wattle, Australia’s national flower.

Australia's laws are to be obeyed by ________.

  • Only Parliament members
  • Everyone in Australia
  • Only People born in Australia
  • None of the above
Everyone must obey Australia’s laws. If they don’t obey the law, they may be arrested by the police and have to go to court.

Of the following, identify the statement that is TRUE.

  • The government cannot be criticized by Australians
  • The government can be criticized by Australians
  • To change laws, Australians cannot campaign
  • None of the above
We are free to meet with people in public or private places for social or political discussion. We can criticise the government, peacefully protest against government decisions and campaign to change laws.

As an Australian citizen, what should you do?

  • Serve on a jury if called to do so
  • Not serve on a jury if called to do so
  • Not defend Australia should the need arise
  • None of the above
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.

ATO stands for

  • Australian Time Office
  • Australian Travel Office
  • Australian Taxation Office
  • Australian Take Office
Paying tax is required by law. Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) from both businesses and individuals.

The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia was established by _____ .

  • The British Constitution
  • House of Representatives
  • The Australian Constitution
  • High Court of Australia
The Australian Constitution established the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, created with a House of Representatives and a Senate.

Royal Assent is defined as ________ .

  • When the Queen signs the Bill, it becomes a law.
  • When the Prime Minister signs the Bill, it becomes a law.
  • When the Governor-General signs the Bill, it becomes a law.
  • When the King signs the Bill, it becomes a law.
When the Governor-General signs the Bill, it becomes a law. This is called Royal Assent.

How many Senators are there in the Senate?

  • 56
  • 88
  • 66
  • 76
There are 76 representatives elected to house of Senate in total and they are called Senators.

The responsibility of ____________ lies with the State and territory governments.

  • Railways
  • Citienship and immigration
  • Defence
  • Trade
State and territory governments are responsible for railways.

Most members of parliament belong to political parties. Some members of parliament do not belong to any political party. They are called Independents.

  • True
  • False
Most members of parliament belong to political parties. Some members of parliament do not belong to any political party. They are called Independents.

Crimes against federal laws are investigated by ________ .

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

How many points does the Commonwealth Star have?

  • 7
  • 8
  • 6
  • 9
The Commonwealth Star is under the Union Jack. This star has seven points, one point for each of the six states and one for the territories.

If a person has broken the law, who decides on the penalty?

  • The Governor-General
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Court
  • The MP
The courts decide if a person has broken the law or not and decide the penalty. Every person has the right to be represented by a lawyer in court. Courts can only base their decision on the evidence before them.

All the people of a country are involved in the way the country is governed in a ________ .

  • Parliamentary Democracy
  • Parliamentary Monarchy
  • Parliamentary Dictatorship
  • None of the above
Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy. This means that all Australians are involved in how the country is governed.
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