New Australian Citizenship Practice Tests - Page 12

Who oversees the bill that is passed by the two parliament houses in Australia?

• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Queen
• Court

Which of the following is the capital of South Australia?

• Adelaide
• Melbourne
• Hobart
• Darwin

The date on which Anzac Day is observed annually is

• 25 May
• 25 July
• 25 June
• 25 April

Which country established its colony first in Australia?

• French
• British
• Japanese
• Canadians

In which state did the British first establish their first colony?

• New South Wales
• Queensland
• Victoria
• All of the above

Name the commission in Australia that is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums and maintaining the Electoral Roll.

• Australian public service commission
• Australian high commission
• The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
• None of the above

What spirit does Australia encourage among its citizens?

• Matchup
• Hardship
• Ladyship
• Mateship

The pointed Commonwealth Star symbolises

• The Southern sky stars
• The territories and six states
• The capital city and six states
• None of the above

The police department is under the responsibility of

• The Australian Government
• Local governments
• State and territory governments
• None of the above

Who is the supreme authority in a court?

• The magistrate or judge
• The Lawyer
• The Jury
• None of the above

Which of the following denotes the Australian Commonwealth’s official symbol?

• The Commonwealth Coat of Arms
• The Union Jack
• The Commonwealth Star
• None of the above

What type of majority is required for a referendum to make amendments to the constitution of Australia?

• Double majority
• House majority
• Simple majority
• Senate majority

National economic management is taken care of by

• State and territory governments
• Australian Capital Territory Government
• The Australian Government
• Local governments

What is the name given to the political system where voters are free to vote for a candidate they choose to make laws and rule the country on their behalf?

• Autocracy
• Communism
• Dictatorship
• Democracy

In the citizenship pledge, what do Australian citizens pledge their loyalty to?

• Themselves and their families
• The government and its policies
• Australia and its people
• Their ancestral homeland

Employment is taken care of by

• State and territory governments
• The Australian Government
• Local governments
• None of the above

The head of a state government in Australia is called as

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

Name the colours present in the Aboriginal Flag of Australia.

• Black, white and red
• Black, red and yellow
• Blue, grey and red
• Black, yellow and white

The responsibility of collecting taxes from individuals, companies, etc., that are liable for tax payment is taken care of by the

• Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
• Australian Electoral Office
• Australian Companies Office
• Australian Transport Office

Which government official takes on the role of State Governor in Northern Territory?

• Administrator
• MP
• Senator
• Minister