New Australian Citizenship Practice Tests - Page 7

Name the three flags of Australia.

• The Australian National Flag, the British Flag, and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
• The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag, and the British Flag.
• The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag, and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
• None of the above

What is the political process that grants voters the freedom to elect candidates of their choice to create laws and govern the country?

• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Communism
• None of the above

The assistance provided by Australian officials to citizens while they are abroad includes the following services:

• Providing support and advice in the event of serious illness, accident or death and emergency passport provision.
• Emergencies like natural disasters and civil unrest.
• All of the above
• None of the above

What marked the beginning of the first European settlement?

• The arrival of first 15 convict ships from Great Britain.
• The arrival of first 11 convict ships from Great Britain.
• The arrival of first 13 convict ships from Great Britain.
• The arrival of first 21 convict ships from Great Britain.

What is the other name for the House of representatives?

• Upper House
• Lower House or the People’s House
• States’ House
• None of the above

Taxes are not spent on which of the following sectors?

• Defence and social security
• Private house and personal car
• Roads and railways
• None of the above

What does COAG stand for?

• The Council of Australian Government
• The Commonwealth of Australian Government
• The Commission of Australian Government
• The Conduct of Australian Government

Laws in Australia equally serve all citizens, including organizations and government leaders.

• True
• False

The mission of COAG (Council of Australian Government) is to motivate cooperation between various government levels.

• True
• False

Freedom of Speech entails

• Allowing people to write what they think freely.
• Allowing people to speak out and argue their thoughts with others.
• All of the above
• None of the above

What is the name given to an elected local council member?

• Senator
• Councillor
• Premier
• Mayor

What is the year of formation of the Commonwealth of Australia following the amalgamation of British colonies?

• 1501
• 1901
• 1401
• 1801

Who represents the King of Australia in the Australian states?

• Governor-General
• Senator
• Governor
• Chief Minister

Name the Australian Head of State.

• Court
• Prime Minister
• King of Australia
• MP

Who is responsible for amending or creating new laws in Australia?

• Court
• King
• Parliament
• Governor-General

Identify the false statement regarding early 20th-century migration in Australia.

• Programs were introduced to encourage active British migration and settlement.
• The population increased to more than double.
• Rise and fall in Migration levels.
• None of the above

A democratic government is ______.

• A government where citizens choose representatives on their behalf to make rules and but not govern the country.
• A government where citizens do not elect representatives on their behalf to make rules and govern the country.
• A government where citizens are free to elect representatives on their behalf to make rules and govern the country.
• None of the above

Who leads the government in the territorial region?

• Chief Minister
• Senator
• Premier
• Government Minister

How is the tax paid out?

• From the funds of Australian government.
• From the money earned on a business, investment or job you hold.
• From the money paid as General Sales Tax which is meant for the services and the goods you use.
• None of the above

What is the minimum age to contest in an Australian election?

• 16
• 25
• 21
• 18