New Australian Citizenship Test 17 Practice Questions

A group formed by the government, consisting of two or more people assigned to a particular responsibility or cause, is best known as...

Coalition
Commission
Members
Mission

Explanation

Commission is a group of people with an official responsibility.

The assistance provided to unknown persons or received in times of difficulty is referred to as...

Goodsship
MoneyShip
Friendship
Mateship

Explanation

Australians value ‘mateship’. We help each other in times of need. For example, this might mean taking a meal to an elderly neighbour, driving a friend to a medical appointment, or visiting someone who is sick, frail or lonely.

What are the colours present in the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

Blue, grey and red
Black, white and red
Black, red and yellow
Green, red and yellow

Explanation

The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow.

The King of Australia is represented in every state by the

Governor
Chief Minister
Governor-General
Senator

Explanation

In each of the states there is a governor who represents the King in a role that is similar to the Governor-General.

The legal body you approach to address legal matters that are heard by a magistrate or a judge is termed as

Parliament
Hall
Court
Senate

Explanation

The courts in Australia are independent. A court will decide if a person has or has not broken the law and decide the penalty. Courts can only base their decision on the evidence before them.

A governor is appointed to each Australian state.

True
False

Explanation

In each of the states there is a Governor who represents the King in a role that is similar to the Governor-General.

The responsibility of planning services and delivering them to the locality lies with the

Administrator
Police
Commissions
Councils

Explanation

Councils are responsible for planning and delivering services to their local community.

Identify the official icon of the Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms
The Commonwealth Star
The Union Jack
None of the above

Explanation

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Wearing a seatbelt while travelling is vital for all age groups.

True
False

Explanation

Everybody travelling in a car must wear a seatbelt.

What is the legal body responsible for making crucial decisions in the Australian government?

The Queen
The Prime Minister
Cabinet
Judges

Explanation

Ministers with the most senior portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of the Australian Government.

Which statement about fairness in Australia is false?

You have the same rights and liberties no matter where you came from.
It is not necessary to respect the choices and differences of other people.
Freedom and opportunities are equally provided to women and men.
None of the above

Explanation

At all times, even while engaging in freedom of speech and freedom of expression, the laws of Australia must be obeyed. We must also respect other people’s freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

Australians who are 18 years of age or older should be required to vote in elections for territories and federal states.

True
False

Explanation

It is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over to vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum, which is a vote to change the Australian Constitution.

Public transport is taken care of in Australia by

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

Explanation

State and territory governments are responsible for public transport.

Citizens in each local government area vote to elect their local councillors.

True
False

Explanation

Councils are responsible for planning and delivering services to their local community. Citizens in each local government area vote to elect their local councillors.

Which is the largest state in Australia?

Western Australia
New South Wales
Tasmania
South Australia

Explanation

Western Australia is the largest state.

How many distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are valued in Australia?

Less than 50
Around 75
More than 100
Exactly 50

Explanation

Other languages are also valued, including more than 100 distinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.

Which state has several and huge mining projects?

Western Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Tasmania

Explanation

Western Australia is home to many large mining projects.

Who represents the King of Australia in the Northern Territory, with a role similar to a state Governor?

Premier
Administrator
Mayor
Chief Minister

Explanation

State governments operate in a similar way to the Australian Government. In each state, a Governor represents the King of Australia. In the Northern Territory, an Administrator is appointed by the Governor-General. The role and responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to those of a state Governor.

Which official governs the Northern Territory similar to the State Governor?

Minister
Senator
Governor-General
The Administrator

Explanation

The role and responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to those of a state Governor.

The responsibility for noise and animal control falls under...

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

Explanation

Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for noise and animal control.

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