Citizenship Test Questions 17th Page

Which of the following statements is true?

Torres Strait Islanders do not have a distinct cultural identity
Torres Strait Islanders have a distinct cultural identity
Torres Strait Islanders live in mainland Australia
None of the above

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

Millions of people in Europe left their homelands ______.

After World War II
After World War I
After Iraq War
None of the above

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.

Which of the following is the first colony established by the British?

New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia

Explanation

New South Wales was the first colony established by the British. Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city.

_________ separates Tasmania from the mainland.

Moutains
Bass Strait
Lakes
None of the above

Explanation

Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by Bass Strait. Much of the island has unspoilt wilderness landscapes. Tasmania’s capital city is Hobart.

Which would you consider the oldest continuing culture in the world?

British Culture
Roman Culture
Australia’s Indigenous Cultures
French 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.

What is the colour of the bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

Green
Black
Red
Yellow

Explanation

Australian Aboriginal Flag's bottom half is red and represents the earth and a spiritual relation to the land.

Australia’s floral emblem is_______.

Acacia
Acacia dealbata
The golden wattle
Waratah

Explanation

Australia’s floral emblem is the golden wattle. This small tree grows mainly in south-eastern Australia. It has bright green leaves and many golden yellow flowers in spring.

The law that states that no person or group is above the law and all Australians are equal under the law is called ____.

Rule of law
Equal law
One law
Citizen law

Explanation

All Australians are equal under the law and no person or group is above the law. This is called the ‘rule of law’.

Choose a statement that is true about "Freedom of association".

Joining any political party is not allowed for Australians
Joining any social group is not allowed
Joining any legal organization is allowed for Australians
Joining any trade union is not allowed

Explanation

Australians are free to join any legal organisation, such as a political party, trade union, religious, cultural or social group. People can also decide not to join.

Australian citizens aged ________ or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll.

18 years
19 years
20 years
21 years

Explanation

Australian citizens aged 18 years or over must register their name and address on the electoral roll. Once you are on the electoral roll, voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over in federal and state or territory elections.

Australian citizens aged ______ or over can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level.

20 years
19 years
21 years
18 years

Explanation

Australian citizens aged 18 years or over can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level. It is both an honour and a serious responsibility to serve in an Australian parliament.

Changing the Australian Constitution is possible only through the special vote of _________.

Federal Election
Referendum
By-election
State Election

Explanation

The Australian Constitution can only be changed through a special vote called a referendum.

Reserve powers are _______.

the Governor-General's special powers
the Prime Minister's special powers
The special powers of the Government

Explanation

The Governor-General also has special powers known as ‘reserve powers’ that can only be used in specific circumstances.

Who is the leader of a state government?

Premier
Senator
Chief Minister
Mayor

Explanation

The leader of a state government is Premier.

Of the following services, for which ones are the state and territory governments responsible?

Trade
Air safety and airports
Forestry
Employment

Explanation

State and territory governments are responsible for forestry.

The people from ________ are historically the aboriginal people.

Britain and Tasmania
Europe
Mainland Australia and Tasmania
Russia

Explanation

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

Choose the statement that is true from the following options.

Not knowing a law is an excuse for breaking it in Australia
Not knowing a law is no excuse for breaking it in Australia
Being familiar with the laws is not important in Australia
None of the above

Explanation

It is important for you to be familiar with the laws in Australia, because not knowing a law is no excuse for breaking it.

The Commonwealth of Australia includes ____ states.

Explanation

The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. There are six states and two mainland territories.

A government system where citizens freely choose representatives to govern the country and make laws on their behalf is called ________

Dictatorship
Democracy
Autocracy
None of the above

Explanation

Australia is a democracy. A democracy is a system of government in which citizens freely choose representatives to govern the country and make laws on their behalf.

In Australia, what does equality of opportunity mean?

Australians believe in a fair society
In Australian society, they believe in class distinctions
Australians believe in a class based fair society
All of the above

Explanation

Australians do not believe in class distinctions in our society. Instead, we believe in a fair society, where everyone deserves a ‘fair go’.

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