Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 18

The first European settlement started in __________.

  • 26 January 1699
  • 26 January 1988
  • 26 January 1788
  • 26 January 1878
European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

To build a new life, a large number of Europeans have came to Australia ______.

  • After World War II
  • After World War I
  • After Iraq War
  • 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.

Who established the first colony of New South Wales?

  • Americans
  • British
  • French
  • Russians
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.

The mainland and _______ are separated by Bass Strait.

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

Each year, 25 April is observed as _____.

  • Anzac Day
  • Australia Day
  • Labour Day
  • None of the above
Anzac Day is observed on 25 April each year. Anzac Day is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I on 25 April 1915.

On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, the red colour on the bottom half represents ______.

  • Earth and a spiritual relation to the land
  • The Torres Strait's island groups
  • Aboriginal people
  • None of the above
The Australian Aboriginal Flag's bottom half is red and represents the earth and a spiritual relation to the land.

Which of the following are the national colours of Australia?

  • Green and gold
  • White and green
  • Green and pink
  • Gold and black
Australia’s national colours are green and gold, the colours of the golden wattle. The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually green and gold.

Of the following statements about the Australian law, choose the one that is true.

  • Australian laws don't have to be obeyed by the police and business people
  • Australian laws don't have to be obeyed by community and religious leaders
  • Australian laws have to be obeyed by people who hold positions of power in the Australian community
  • None of the above
All Australians are equal under the law and no person or group is above the law. This is called the ‘rule of law’. People who hold positions of power in the Australian community must obey Australia’s laws.

Of the following statements about Freedom of association in Australia, which is true?

  • Gathering with others to protest against the government is not allowed
  • Gathering with others to protest against a religion is allowed
  • Gathering with others to protest against the government is allowed
  • None of the above
Australians can gather with others to protest against a government action or an organisation. However, all protests must be within the law. This means they must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property.

As an Australian citizen you have the right to __________.

  • Seek election to parliament
  • Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
  • Register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent
  • All of the above
As an Australian citizen you have the right to:

• vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
• apply for work in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force
• seek election to parliament
• apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
• ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
• register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.

To apply for a career in the Navy, what is the minimum age?

  • 15 years
  • 18 years
  • 22 years
  • 25 years
Australian citizens also have the right to apply for a job in the Australian Defence Force (the Army, Navy and Air Force).

A double majority is required in a ___________ to change the Australian constitution.

  • By-election
  • Federal Election
  • Referendum
  • All of the above
In a referendum, there needs to be a double majority for the Australian Constitution to be changed. This means that the majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation must vote for the change.

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

  • Only in specific circumstances, ‘Reserve Powers’ can be used
  • In all circumstances, ‘Reserve Powers’ can be used
  • In any circumstance, ‘Reserve Powers’ cannot be used
  • None of the above
The Governor-General also has special powers known as ‘reserve powers’ that can only be used in specific circumstances.

Who leads the territory government?

  • Chief Minister
  • Premier
  • Senator
  • Shire President
Chief Minister is the leader of a territory government.

Are the state and territory governments responsible for which of the following?

  • Employment
  • Air safety and airports
  • Police
  • Social planning
State and territory governments are responsible for police.

Who are Australia's first inhabitants?

  • Europeans
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • British people
  • None of the above
Australia’s first inhabitants were the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Of the following statements, which is true?

  • It is a serious crime to bribe a police officer in Australia.
  • It is not a crime to bribe a police officer in Australia.
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
It is a serious crime to bribe a police officer. It is a crime to even offer a bribe to a police officer.

Along ______ eastern coast runs the world famous Great Barrier Reef.

  • Queensland's
  • Victoria's
  • Tasmania's
  • None of the above
Queensland is the second largest state. It has the Torres Strait Islands in the north, tropical rainforests, temperate coastal areas and an often dry inland. The world famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast.

What does having "Freedom of Speech" allow people to do?

  • to live peacefully if they don't discuss their ideas with others
  • Not to discuss their ideas with others
  • To discuss their ideas with others
  • None of the above
Freedom of speech allows people to say and write what they think and to discuss their ideas with others.

What are the duties of jury service?

  • That the court starts at the right time is made sure by the Jury service
  • That the court is neat and tidy is made sure by the Jury service
  • That the court system is open and fair is made sure by the Jury service
  • None of the above
Jury service helps to make sure that the court system is open and fair.
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