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Australian Citizen test

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do we commemorate on Anzac Day?

a)

The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain

b)

The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I

c)

The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove

2.

What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

a)

Blue, white and green

b)

Green, white and black

c)

Black, red and yellow

3.

What is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

a)

The official symbol of Australia, which identifies Commonwealth property

b)

The national anthem

c)

Australia’s national flower

4.

What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?

a)

The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum

b)

The separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia

c)

he Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed

5.

What is the capital city of Australia?

a)

Brisbane

b)

Perth

c)

Maryborough

d)

Canberra

6.

Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?

a)

People can peacefully protest against a government action

b)

Men and women are treated equally in a court of law

c)

Australians are free to not follow a religion

7.

Which of these statements about the Australian government is correct?

a)

The government does not allow some religions

b)

The government in Australia is secular

c)

Religious laws are passed by Parliament

8.

Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?

a)

Men and women have equal rights

b)

Everyone follows the same religion

c)

Everyone belongs to the same political party

9.

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

a)

To attend local council meetings

b)

To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum

c)

To have a current Australian passport

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

a)

The Australian Commonwealth

b)

The Australian Federation

c)

The Australian Constitution

13.

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

14.

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

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

15.

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

a)

The appointment of the Head of State

b)

The appointment of state premiers

c)

Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law