Australian Citizenship Test: The Test You Have When You're Not Having a Test

[Rev.Cambeul]

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Q.1   What do we remember on Anzac Day?
The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain
The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove
✓The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey

Q.2   What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
✓Black, red and yellow
Green, white and black
Blue, white and green

Q.3   Which official symbol of Australia identifies Commonwealth property?
✓Commonwealth Coat of Arms
The national anthem
Australia's national flower

Q.4   Which of these statements about Australia's system of government is correct?
The Queen of Australia chooses people to form the Australian Parliament
✓The government is elected by the people
The Prime Minister chooses our Members of Parliament

Q.5   Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
Men and women are treated equally in a court of law
Australians are free to not follow a religion
✓People can peacefully protest against government decisions

Q.6   Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?
The government does not allow some religions
Religious laws are passed by parliament
✓Government in Australia is secular

Q.7   Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
✓Men and women have the same rights
Everyone belongs to the same political party
Everyone follows the same religion

Q.8   Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
✓To vote in elections
To attend local council meetings
To have a current Australian passport

Q.9   Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
To do local community service
To carry a passport at all times
✓To serve on a jury if called to do so

Q.10   Which of these statements about passports is correct?
Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport
✓Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport
Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia

Q.11   Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?
Voting is by a show of hands
✓People are free and safe to vote for any candidate
People must write their name on their vote

Q.12   What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
✓The Australian Constitution came into effect
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed
The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum

Q.13   What is the name of the legal document that sets out the rules for the government of Australia?
The Australian Federation
The Australian Commonwealth
✓The Australian Constitution

Q.14   What is a referendum?
A vote to change the government
✓A vote to change the Australian Constitution
A vote to change the Prime Minister

Q.15   Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?
✓Judicial
Executive
Legislative

Q.16   Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
✓The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament
The appointment of state premiers
The appointment of the Head of State

Q.17   Which of these statements about state governments is correct?
All states have the same constitution
The states have no constitution
✓Each state has its own constitution

Q.18   What is the name given to the party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives?
The Government
The Senate
✓The Opposition

Q.19   What is the name of a proposal to make a law in parliament?
Royal Assent
✓Bill
Debate

Q.20   Who maintains peace and order in Australia?
✓Police
Public servants
Lawyers