New Australian Citizenship Practice Tests - Page 10

The central shield in the Commonwealth Coat of Arms symbolizes

• The six states and federation
• The six British colonies
• Australia's army shield
• None of the above

What is the name given to parliament members who are not affiliated to any of the political parties?

• Independents
• Government Agents
• Ministers
• None of the above

Choose the false statement regarding religion and laws in Australia.

• Religions consist of rules but such rules cannot be taken as the law in Australia.
• Australian Law is against practices, such as marriage to multiple persons simultaneously which are accepted by some cultures and religions.
• Divorce and ensuring custody and property issues should be according to a specific religion and not laws in Australia.
• None of the above

Name the state that is the smallest in Australia?

• Tasmania
• South Australia
• New South Wales
• Western Australia

Name the historic native place of Torres Strait Islanders.

• Islands to the east of Queensland
• Islands to the north of Queensland
• Islands to the west of Queensland
• None of the above

What is the total number of members in the Australian House of Representatives?

• 50
• 100
• 250
• 150

The local council leader is also known as the

• Chief Minister
• Mayor or Shire President
• Premier
• Senator

The white colour in the flag of Torres Strait Islanders symbolises

• Peace
• The Torres Strait island groups
• All Torres Strait Islanders
• None of the above

According to the Constitution of Australia, every citizen is equal under the law, and no single person or group is above the law. This state is called the

• Rule of law
• Lawlessness
• Disorganization
• None of the above

The King of Australia is represented in every state by the

• Governor
• Governor-General
• Senator
• Shire President

Taxes are paid out

• Only when you pay General Sales Tax which is the tax on services and goods.
• Of the funds present with the Australian government.
• Of the money earned from a business, job or investments.
• None of the above

What constitutes domestic and family violence, involving behaviour or threats to control a partner, causing fear or endangering safety?

• Emotional neglect
• Healthy communication
• Supportive gestures
• Manipulative tactics

Freedom of speech denotes

• People are free to write what they think.
• People are free to say and discuss their ideas openly.
• All of the above
• None of the above

The national anthem of Australia is called...

• Advance Australia Land
• Advance Australia Young
• Advance Australia Fair
• None of the above

The blue stripe in the flag of Torres Strait Islanders signifies

• Land
• Sea
• People
• Peace

Citizenship ceremony pledge calls on all Australian citizens to

• Share Australia's communist beliefs, respect people rights and liberties, uphold and obey Australian laws.
• Share Australia's capitalist beliefs, respect people rights and liberties, uphold and obey Australian laws.
• Share Australia's democratic beliefs, respect people rights and liberties, uphold and obey Australian laws.
• None of the above

The foreign affairs of Australia are the responsibility of

• Australian government
• Local governments
• State and territory governments
• None of the above

The amendment of old laws and the creation of new ones in Australia are performed by the...

• Queen
• Parliament
• Court
• King

The citizenship pledge requires you to share the following type of belief with Australia and Australians.

• Communist
• Capitalist
• Democratic
• None of the above

What is the name given to an individual authorized to speak or act on behalf of another person or a group?

• Teacher
• Educator
• Representative
• None of the above