New Australian Citizenship Practice Tests - Page 9
The decisions made by the parliamentary representatives are answerable to.
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The people via elections.
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The representatives who can make decisions without having to answer to anybody.
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Governor-General
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None of the above
What is the term used for a proposal to introduce a new law or change an existing one by a member of the Australian Parliament?
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Document
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Resolution
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Proposal
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Bill
Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
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People can peacefully protest against government decisions.
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Men and women are treated equally in a court of law.
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Australians are free to not follow a religion.
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None of the above
When you become an Australian citizen, in addition to the right to live freely in Australia, which privilege do you gain?
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Apply for citizenship in another country.
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Apply for an Australian passport.
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Obtain a visa for returning to Australia.
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Renounce your right to live in Australia.
Who is responsible for citizenship and immigration?
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Australian Capital Territory Government
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State and territory governments
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The Australian Government
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None of the above
Change in Australia should be via
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Discussion, democratic process, and violent persuasion.
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Discussion, democratic process, and forceful persuasion.
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Discussion, democratic process, and peaceful persuasion.
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None of the above
According to the Australian value of a 'fair go,' what should determine someone's achievements in life?
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Wealth and background
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Talents and effort
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Education and connections
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Social class and status
How have many new migrants in Australia achieved success?
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By relying on their cultural background
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Through luck and chance
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By hard work and enterprise
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By inheriting wealth from their families
Name the town located near Australia’s centre.
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Dubbo
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Emerald
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Alice Springs
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None of the above
Who is responsible for social security, family support, and pensions?
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State and territory governments
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The Australian Government
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Local governments
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None of the above
Which country do the 11 ships with convicts that arrived in Australia, belong to?
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China
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Ireland
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Great Britain
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French
What is the name of the national anthem of Australia?
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God Save the Queen
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Advance Australia Fair
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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God Save the King
Who does every Australian state have as the Head of State’s representative?
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Chief Minister
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Premier
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Governor
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Government Minister
What does 26 January 1788 signify?
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Beginning of European settlement
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Discovery of Gold in the Australian colonies
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The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) at Gallipoli
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None of the above
Who is the head of the court?
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The judge or magistrate
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The Jury
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The Lawyer
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None of the above
The house of Representatives in Australia consists of
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100 members
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150 members
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25 members
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200 members
Australians are also free to not follow a religion.
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True
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False
Australians are also free to not follow a religion. The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.
In the citizenship pledge, what do Australian citizens pledge their loyalty to?
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Themselves and their families
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Their ancestral homeland
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The government and its policies
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Australia and its people
Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?
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Legislative
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Executive
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Judicial
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None of the above
European settlement in Australia began with the arrival of the 'First Fleet' on 26 January 1788. From which country did the First Fleet originate?
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France
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Spain
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Netherlands
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Great Britain
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