Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 16

The Torres Strait Islanders belong to the islands north of _________.

  • Victoria
  • Queensland
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland. They have a distinct cultural identity.

When did a wave of non-British migration come?

  • Iraq War
  • World War II
  • World War I
  • Vietnam War
A wave of non-British migration came after World War II, when millions of people in Europe had to leave their homelands. Large numbers came to Australia to build a new life.

What is the capital of the Northern Territory?

  • Canberra
  • Darwin
  • Hobart
  • Adelaide
The Northern Territory has the tropics in the north and red desert soil in the south. Most of its small population live in the capital city, Darwin.

The smallest state of Australia is ______.

  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Queensland
  • Western Australia
Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by Bass Strait.

In Canberra, the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year on the eve of ________.

  • Australia Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day
  • Anzac Day
On the eve of Australia Day, the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.

On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, the black colour on the top half represents _______.

  • Aboriginal people of Australia
  • the Torres Straits' island groups
  • A spiritual relation to the land and the earth
  • None of the above
The Australian Aboriginal Flag's top half is black and represents the Aboriginal people of Australia.

The national flower of Australia is _______.

  • Tulips
  • Daffodils
  • Golden wattle
  • None of the above
Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle.

If people in Australia don't obey the laws, what will happen ?

  • As they are okay with not obeying the law, nothing will happen
  • They may have to go to court after being arrested by the police
  • Only a few laws are to be obeyed by Australians
  • 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, choose a statement that is true.

  • Freedom of expression of the others should be respected by Australians
  • Freedom of speech of the others should be respected by Australians
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
We must also respect other people’s freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

The responsibility of an Australian is to __________.

  • Obey the law
  • Defend Australia should the need arise
  • Vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
  • All 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.

Is it true that both men and women can join the Australian Defence Force?

  • True
  • False
Both men and women can join the Australian Defence Force and the police. Men and women are treated equally in courts of law.

The High Court of Australia was established by __________.

  • The Australian Constitution
  • The British Constitution
  • House of Representatives
  • None of the above
The Australian Constitution established the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, created with a House of Representatives and a Senate. The Constitution also established the High Court of Australia, which has the power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia.

The role of the Governor-General includes _________.

  • Performs ceremonial duties
  • Approves the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers, federal judges and other officials.
  • Signs regulations
  • All of the above
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.

Of the following statements, which is true?

  • Matters of national importance are discussed by Senators
  • Considering, debating and voting on proposals for new laws or changes to the laws is what Senators do
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Senators also consider, debate and vote on new laws or changes to the laws. Senators also discuss matters of national importance.

__________ is the responsibility of the State and territory governments.

  • Citienship and immigration
  • Air safety and airports
  • Roads and road traffic control
  • Local roads, footpaths, bridges
State and territory governments are responsible for roads and road traffic control.

Of the following statements, choose the one that is true.

  • You are forced to join in certain political parties in Australia.
  • You are not allowed to join any political party in Australia.
  • You are free to join a political party if you choose, in Australia.
  • None of the above
In Australia, you are free to join a political party if you choose.

Australias culture, history and political institutions have been majorly influenced by _________ heritage.

  • Asian
  • American
  • British and Irish
  • French
Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland. This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s history, culture. and political institutions

Early free settlers in Australia originated from ____.

  • Great Britain and Ireland
  • Africa
  • France and Ireland
  • Great Britain and France
Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland.

What does the Commonwealth coat of arms represent?

  • National Unity of Australia
  • National sports teams's uniforms
  • Peace
  • None of the above
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity.

As people have freedom of expression, they are allowed to _______.

  • Express their views through art
  • Not express their views by art
  • To harm others
  • Not express their views by literature
Freedom of expression allows people to express their views through art, film, music and literature.
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