Test 2 of 22
Free Citizenship Practice Test 2
Format
20 MCQs
Time Limit
45 Minutes
Language
English
Booklet
Our Common Bond
This test includes questions from all four testable parts: Australia and its people, democratic beliefs, government and the law, and Australian values.
Pass Mark: 15/20 | Success Rate: 75%
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Which group established the first colony in New South Wales?
The Americans.
The British.
The French.
The British established the first colony in New South Wales.
Which statement about Torres Strait Islanders is true?
They are the same as Aboriginal people.
They have a distinct cultural identity.
They only live on the mainland.
Torres Strait Islanders maintain a cultural identity that is distinct from others.
Why did people from all over the world travel to New South Wales and Victoria in 1851?
To seek their fortune in gold.
To earn money.
To build new colonies.
People moved to these colonies because workers discovered gold there in 1851.
Did the population of Australia more than double between 1851 and 1861?
Yes.
No.
It stayed the same.
The population more than doubled in those ten years because of the gold rush.
Which three colours appear on the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
Red, green, and black.
Black, red, and yellow.
Red, green, and yellow.
The Australian Aboriginal Flag uses the colours black, red, and yellow.
What must you do to drive a car legally in Australia?
Register the car.
Have a local driver's licence.
Both A and B.
You must have a local driver’s licence and ensure the car is registered.
Does Australia have a secular government?
TRUE.
FALSE.
Only at the federal level.
Australia has a secular government, which means the country has no official religion.
Which flag sits in the top left corner of the Australian National Flag?
The Torres Strait Islander flag.
The Aboriginal flag.
The Union Jack.
The flag of the United Kingdom (the Union Jack) sits in the top left corner.
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Territory, Federal, State.
Federal, State, City.
Federal, State/Territory, Local.
Government operates at three levels: Federal, State/Territory, and Local.
On what date do we celebrate Australian Citizenship Day?
13-Sep.
17-Sep.
23-Sep.
Australians celebrate Australian Citizenship Day on 17 September every year.
What do the points on the star in the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
Island groups in the Strait.
A sign of peace.
All Torres Strait Islanders.
The points of the star represent the different island groups in the Torres Strait.
How many representatives does each mainland territory elect to the Senate?
5
6
2
Each mainland territory elects two representatives to the Senate.
How does a person become the Prime Minister?
The King appoints them.
The people vote for them directly.
They lead the majority party in the House.
The leader of the party with the most members in the House becomes Prime Minister.
Who leads the Australian Government?
The Governor-General.
The Prime Minister.
The King.
The Prime Minister serves as the leader of the Australian Government.
What do we call members of parliament who do not belong to a political party?
Governors.
Liberals.
Independents.
People call members of parliament "Independents" if they do not belong to a party.
How old must an Australian citizen be to run for parliament?
22 years or older.
18 years or older.
21 years or older.
Citizens must be at least 18 years old to seek election to parliament.
What is the south-west region of Western Australia like?
It is a tropical rainforest.
It is mostly desert.
It is a rich area for farming and wine.
Farmers grow crops and wine in the south-west, while the east is mostly desert.
Which of these traffic safety rules is true?
Speeding and drink-driving laws are strict.
Everyone must wear a seatbelt.
All of the above.
Drivers must follow strict rules regarding seatbelts, car seats, and speeding.
What are the three arms of government in Australia?
Electoral, Legislative, Executive.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Judicial, Electoral, Legislative.
The Constitution divides power into the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial arms.
Which statement about Australia's heritage is true?
It is non-religious.
It has a Judaeo-Christian heritage.
It has an Islamic heritage.
Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage, though the government is secular.