Australian citizenship test 4

1. When did the European settlement start?

When the first 11 convict ships arrived on 26 January 1788

In 1788, when Australia was discovered

In 1851, when gold was discovered in New South Wales and Victoria

In 1901, when colonies became a confederation

2. The main political parties in Australia are

the Greens, the Reds and the Australian Labor Party

the Liberal Party of Australia, the Nationals and the Social-Democrats

the Australian Labor Party, the Liberal Party of Australia, the Nationals and the Australian Greens

the Socialist Party, the Nationalist Party and the Greens

3. In 1901, Australia’s population was counted at about 200 000 people.

TRUE

FALSE

4. A court will always use a jury to decide if a person has broken the law.

FALSE

TRUE

5. Police must obey Australian laws just as anyone else.

FALSE

TRUE

6. Who is Australia’s head of state?

Governor General of Australia

The Queen of Australia, Elizabeth I

Prime Minister of Australia

The Queen of Australia, Elizabeth II

7. The leader of the Australian Government is

the Queen

The Speaker of the Parliament

The Governor General

the Prime Minister

8. Health services are within the scope of responsibility of the State or Territory governments.

FALSE

TRUE

9. Golden wattle is featured on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, in the background.

FALSE

TRUE

10. What do you have to do if you want to own a gun?

you can own a gun without a permit, but you can’t carry it around

Buy a gun

Obtain a firearm licence

It is impossible to own a gun in Australia, as it is against the law

11. A court will always use a jury to decide if a person has broken the law.

TRUE

FALSE

12. How many states are there in Australia?

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

13. Ancient laws, that no longer apply in daily life, are often referred to as “Bills”.

TRUE

FALSE

14. Reserve Powers are

powers of the Queen

special powers that the Governor-General can use in specific circumstances

powers of the Prime Minister

powers of the Leader of the Opposition

15. Who signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament, thereby granting Royal Assent?

Governor-General

King

Prime Minister of Australia

Queen

16. Alice Springs is located in Western Australia.

FALSE

TRUE

17. Police must obey Australian laws just as anyone else.

TRUE

FALSE

18. Is it against the law to talk on a mobile phone while driving?

Yes, if it is a hand-held phone.

Yes, if it is within city limits.

No.

Yes.

19. On the Australian Flag, territories are symbolized by just one point of the Commonwealth Star.

FALSE

TRUE

20. How many Senators are there in total?

150