Australian Citizenship Practice Test

In 1901, Australia's colonies came together as several states to form what we now call the Commonwealth of Australia, mastering a population of around four million people--but not counting the Indigenous people. It may have once seemed unfathomable--but we know that, early on, people from Great Britain and Ireland came over, leaving an enormous mark on Australia's history, culture, and how things are run here. You can learn more about this historical event in our Australia People citizenship test.

This land's started a spectacular thing with its signs, too: similar to the Australian National Flag, spreading sensations in blue, white, and red; and not to forget the stars of the Southern Cross, staying on the correct side. Meanwhile, kangaroos and emus, extremely Aussie animals, are simply standing near the shield, representing. These national symbols are covered in our Australian citizenship test.

Now, to uncloak the details about the leaders in charge – there was a time, in 1788, when Britain had a problem with too many prisoners, so they shipped convicts down to New South Wales to stay. Fast-forward, the Queen, sitting far in her palace, tells the Governor-General to hold down the fort in Australia, following the permission of the Australian Prime Minister. These governance structures are detailed in our Government and Law citizenship test.

Interestingly, Governor-General individual walks his own line, not sticking to any political crew, and even has these very special powers for just-in-case moments; then there's the scenario with who calls the shots locally. Local governments handle the basic tasks such as food and meat inspections, which, when you think about it, is very important stuff. You can explore these concepts in our citizenship test.

Got to include a bit about the area in between Sydney and Melbourne, the Australian Capital Territory; that's where Canberra is located, proudly wearing the title of capital city. In regards to cities, most of the Northern Territory's individuals live in or between Darwin and Alice Springs; these are hot spots in their own right. These geographical aspects are covered in our citizenship practice test.

Remember those Brits and Irish making the move? Their settle-down phase began when the Brits sent over the 'First Fleet'...a conversation of convict ships...landing in 1788. Instantly, European settlement began. And, if you're 18 or older here, you can try to get elected to parliament. Whether it's the league at the federal level, or more local at the state or territory court, serving is an enormous deal – honor with a large amount of responsibility. These democratic processes are explored in our Democratic Beliefs and Rights section.

Southern Australia shines with its uneven coastlines and classy wine spots, with Adelaide boasting some nice old buildings and lovely things. Jump to Victoria, and it's focused on the changes and growth from the gold rush in the 1850s, with Melbourne owning the spotlight as its capital. You can test your knowledge on these historical events in our citizenship test questions.

When you get down to it, the powers that be, like the Australian Government, are on the job for material like job creation. It's completely about making sure everyone gets a fair go. And don't you forget, respecting freedom of speech and the press is key here. These values are central to our Australian Values citizenship test.

There you go, a suspicious peek into what makes this location tick, from the high role models to the everyday grind. To test your overall knowledge, try our mock Australian citizenship test. For more comprehensive information, check out our citizenship study guide or try our free citizenship test.