Question 1:
In the citizenship pledge, who do pledge your loyalty to?
The Commonwealth and its people
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The Queen of England
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Australia and its people
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Question 2:
On what date did European settlement start?
26 January 1798
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26 February 1788
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26 January 1788
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Question 3:
When were the colonies united into a federation of states?
1905
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1891
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1901
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Question 4:
What is the population of Australia today?
16 million
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34 million
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24 million
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Question 5:
What was the first colony established by the British?
Queensland
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Victoria
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New South Wales
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Question 6:
What are the three Australian flags?
The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Tasmanian Flag
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The Australian National Flag, the British Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
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The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
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Question 7:
What does the Commonwealth Coat of Arms identify?
The six states and federation
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The authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia
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The role and authority of the Australian army
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Question 8:
What are Australia's national colours?
Blue and gold
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Green and blue
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Green and gold
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Question 9:
What does having a parliamentary democracy mean?
Only parliament members are involved in how the country is governed
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All Australians are involved in how the country is governed
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Only parliament members can vote
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Question 10:
What type of religious heritage does Australia have?
Protestant
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Judaeo-Christian
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Atheist
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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
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Seeking election to parliament
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Owning a business
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Question 12:
All Australians must obey the laws made by
The Australian Parliament, the Aboriginal parliament and the territory parliaments
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The Australian Parliament, British Parliament, and state and territory parliaments
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The Australian Parliament, state and territory parliaments, and local government
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Question 13:
Why is there compulsory voting in Australia?
Compulsory voting is a way to know exactly how many citizens are in Australia
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Because Australia still follows the old British election rules
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Compulsory voting is a way to make sure that the people we elect are really the ones that the majority of the people want
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Question 14:
What is the Australian Electoral Commission?
A governmental organization
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A private company
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A Commonwealth agency
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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
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You can make an appointment with your local member of parliament or you can write him/her a letter
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You can call the Prime Minister and discuss matters that concern you on the phone
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Question 16:
How can the Australian Constitution be changed?
It can only be changed by the Prime Minister
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It can only be changed through a special vote
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It can only be changed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Question 17:
Who elects the members of the Australian Houses of Parliament?
The Australian people
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The Governor-General
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The Prime Minister
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Question 18:
How many representatives from each state are there in the Senate?
76
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150
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12
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Question 19:
What does COAG stand for?
The Council of Australian Government
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The Commission for Australian Governors
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The Centre for Official Australian Governance
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Question 20:
How many steps does a Bill have to go through to become a law?
3
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5
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4
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