Question 1:
In the citizenship pledge, who do pledge your loyalty to?
The Commonwealth and its people
Incorrect
The Queen of England
Incorrect
Australia and its people
Incorrect
Question 2:
On what date did European settlement start?
26 January 1798
Incorrect
26 February 1788
Incorrect
26 January 1788
Incorrect
Question 3:
When were the colonies united into a federation of states?
1905
Incorrect
1891
Incorrect
1901
Incorrect
Question 4:
What is the population of Australia today?
16 million
Incorrect
34 million
Incorrect
24 million
Incorrect
Question 5:
What was the first colony established by the British?
Queensland
Incorrect
Victoria
Incorrect
New South Wales
Incorrect
Question 6:
What are the three Australian flags?
The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Tasmanian Flag
Incorrect
The Australian National Flag, the British Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
Incorrect
The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
Incorrect
Question 7:
What does the Commonwealth Coat of Arms identify?
The six states and federation
Incorrect
The authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia
Incorrect
The role and authority of the Australian army
Incorrect
Question 8:
What are Australia's national colours?
Blue and gold
Incorrect
Green and blue
Incorrect
Green and gold
Incorrect
Question 9:
What does having a parliamentary democracy mean?
Only parliament members are involved in how the country is governed
Incorrect
All Australians are involved in how the country is governed
Incorrect
Only parliament members can vote
Incorrect
Question 10:
What type of religious heritage does Australia have?
Protestant
Incorrect
Judaeo-Christian
Incorrect
Atheist
Incorrect
Question 11:
Which of the following is not a right associated with being an Australian citizen?
Voting in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
Incorrect
Seeking election to parliament
Incorrect
Owning a business
Incorrect
Question 12:
All Australians must obey the laws made by
The Australian Parliament, the Aboriginal parliament and the territory parliaments
Incorrect
The Australian Parliament, British Parliament, and state and territory parliaments
Incorrect
The Australian Parliament, state and territory parliaments, and local government
Incorrect
Question 13:
Why is there compulsory voting in Australia?
Compulsory voting is a way to know exactly how many citizens are in Australia
Incorrect
Because Australia still follows the old British election rules
Incorrect
Compulsory voting is a way to make sure that the people we elect are really the ones that the majority of the people want
Incorrect
Question 14:
What is the Australian Electoral Commission?
A governmental organization
Incorrect
A private company
Incorrect
A Commonwealth agency
Incorrect
Question 15:
In Australian politics, how can you raise matters that concern you?
You can attend the Australian Parliament to discuss matters that concern you
Incorrect
You can make an appointment with your local member of parliament or you can write him/her a letter
Incorrect
You can call the Prime Minister and discuss matters that concern you on the phone
Incorrect
Question 16:
How can the Australian Constitution be changed?
It can only be changed by the Prime Minister
Incorrect
It can only be changed through a special vote
Incorrect
It can only be changed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Incorrect
Question 17:
Who elects the members of the Australian Houses of Parliament?
The Australian people
Incorrect
The Governor-General
Incorrect
The Prime Minister
Incorrect
Question 18:
How many representatives from each state are there in the Senate?
76
Incorrect
150
Incorrect
12
Incorrect
Question 19:
What does COAG stand for?
The Council of Australian Government
Incorrect
The Commission for Australian Governors
Incorrect
The Centre for Official Australian Governance
Incorrect
Question 20:
How many steps does a Bill have to go through to become a law?
3
Incorrect
5
Incorrect
4
Incorrect
Time Remaining:
