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Visiting Melbourne's Immigration Museum

Australian Citizenship Test Quiz

The citizenship test is designed to assess whether would be citizens have an adequate knowledge of Australia and the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship. The test is also designed to assess whether they have a basic knowledge of the English language. English is our national language. Communicating in English helps newly arrived migrants play a more active role in Australian society. It helps to take full advantage of education, employment and the other opportunities Australia has to offer.

Question #1

Which official symbol of Australia identifies Commonwealth property?

a) The national anthem

b) Australia�s national flower

c) Commonwealth Coat of Arms

d) The botanical gardens

Question #2

Which of these statements about Australia�s system of government is correct?

a) The Queen of Australia chooses people to form the Australian Parliament

b) The government is elected by the people

c) The Prime Minister chooses our Members of Parliament

d) The Governor General chooses the PM who chooses the rest of the cabinet

Question #3

Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?

a) . People can peacefully protest against government decisions

b) Men and women are treated equally in a court of law

c) Australians are free to not follow a religion

d) The right for a flutter on the horses on Melbourne Cup day is entrenched in law

Question #4

Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?

a) The government does not allow some religions

b) Government in Australia is secular

c) Religious laws are passed by parliament

d) Religious laws are passed by the respective spritiual leaders.

Question #5

Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?

a) Everyone follows the same religion

b) Men and women have the same rights

c) Everyone belongs to the same political party

d) Everyone has to pay taxes.

Question #6

Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?

a) To attend local council meetings

b) To vote in elections

c) To have a current Australian passport

d) Not to drink and drive

Question #7

Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?

a) To do local community service

b) To carry a passport at all times

c) To serve on a jury if called to do so

d) To pay taxes

Question #8

Which of these statements about passports is correct?

a) Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport

b) Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport

c) Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia

d) Australians do not require a passport to travel to New Zealand

Question #9

Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?

a) People are free and safe to vote for any candidate

b) Voting is by a show of hands

c) People must write their name on their vote

d) Voting is optional

Question #10

What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?

a) The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum

b) The Australian Constitution came into effect

c) The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed

d) The Australian Tea Party was formed

Question #11

What is the name of the legal document that sets out the rules for the government of Australia?

a) The Australian Federation

b) The Australian Commonwealth

c) The Australian Constitution

d) The Australian Statute

Question #12

What is a referendum?

a) A vote to change the government

b) A vote to change the Australian Constitution

c) A vote to change the Prime Minister

d) A vote for a leadership spill

Question #13

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

a) Legislative

b) Executive

c) Judicial

d) Clerical

Question #14

Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?

a) The appointment of state premiers

b) The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament

c) The appointment of the Head of State

d) She/He greets the royal family when they come over for a junket

Question #15

Which of these statements about state governments is correct?

a) All states have the same constitution

b) Each state has its own constitution

c) The states have no constitution

d) State and federal governments must be from the same political party

Question #16

What is the name given to the party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives?

a) The Government

b) The Opposition

c) The Senate

d) The Privy Council

Question #17

What is the name of a proposal to make a law in parliament?

a) Royal Assent

b) Bill

c) Debate

d) An offer

Question #18

Who maintains peace and order in Australia?

a) Public servants

b) Police

c) Lawyers

d) Teachers

Question #19

What do we remember on Anzac Day?

a) The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey

b) The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain

c) The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove

d) The invention of the Anzac Cookie

Question #20

What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

a) Black, red and yellow

b) Green, white and black

c) Blue, white and green

d) Black, orange, red

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