New Australian Citizenship Practice Tests - Page 9

The decisions made by the parliamentary representatives are answerable to.

• The people via elections.
• The representatives who can make decisions without having to answer to anybody.
• Governor-General
• 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?

• Document
• Resolution
• Proposal
• Bill

Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?

• People can peacefully protest against government decisions.
• Men and women are treated equally in a court of law.
• Australians are free to not follow a religion.
• 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?

• Apply for citizenship in another country.
• Apply for an Australian passport.
• Obtain a visa for returning to Australia.
• Renounce your right to live in Australia.

Who is responsible for citizenship and immigration?

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

Change in Australia should be via

• Discussion, democratic process, and violent persuasion.
• Discussion, democratic process, and forceful persuasion.
• Discussion, democratic process, and peaceful persuasion.
• None of the above

According to the Australian value of a 'fair go,' what should determine someone's achievements in life?

• Wealth and background
• Talents and effort
• Education and connections
• Social class and status

How have many new migrants in Australia achieved success?

• By relying on their cultural background
• Through luck and chance
• By hard work and enterprise
• By inheriting wealth from their families

Name the town located near Australia’s centre.

• Dubbo
• Emerald
• Alice Springs
• None of the above

Who is responsible for social security, family support, and pensions?

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

Which country do the 11 ships with convicts that arrived in Australia, belong to?

• China
• Ireland
• Great Britain
• French

What is the name of the national anthem of Australia?

• God Save the Queen
• Advance Australia Fair
• The Star-Spangled Banner
• God Save the King

Who does every Australian state have as the Head of State’s representative?

• Chief Minister
• Premier
• Governor
• Government Minister

What does 26 January 1788 signify?

• Beginning of European settlement
• Discovery of Gold in the Australian colonies
• The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) at Gallipoli
• None of the above

Who is the head of the court?

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

The house of Representatives in Australia consists of

• 100 members
• 150 members
• 25 members
• 200 members

Australians are also free to not follow a religion.

• True
• False

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

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

Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• 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?

• France
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Great Britain