Australian Citizenship Practice Test 15

Why did the British colonies agree to come under one flag that helped Australia to come into existence?

• It was difficult to enforce the law across borders
• Between the colonies, trade and transport was expensive and slow
• All of the above
• None of the above

Who is the person to propose names of individuals to Queen for appointing the Governor General in Australia?

• The Prime Minister of Britain
• The Prime Minister of Australia
• The King

What was the date on which Commonwealth of Australia was formed?

• On 1 January 1901
• On 1 January 1911
• On 1 January 1801
• On 1 January 1701

Which of the following statements is true in regard to discuss suggestions with your local member of parliament?

• Any suggestions to your local member of parliament cannot be given
• You can discuss your suggestions about the immigration system with your local member of parliament
• You cannot discuss your suggestions about the immigration system with your local member of parliament

Which statement is true?

• Each colony had its own laws relating to trade and transport within British colony borders
• Each colony had its own laws relating to postage within British colony borders
• All of the above
• None of the above

From the given list identify the people elected, who represent the people of Australia in the House of Representatives.

• Member of Parliament
• Member of Lower House
• Member of Upper House

What is true about Reserve Powers?

• In all circumstances, reserve powers can be used
• In any circumstance, reserve powers cannot be used
• Only in specific circumstances can Reserve powers be used

Which is the correct information in respect of the Australia's Head of State?

• Australia's Head of State is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
• Australia's Head of State is the current King or Queen of the United Kingdom
• Australia's Head of State is the current President of the United States of America

What other name do the House of Representatives have?

• Upper House
• People's House
• House of Senate

How many self-governing British colonies collectively became states of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

What are the two houses of Australian Parliament?

• The House of Territory and the House of Representatives
• The House of Representatives and the Senate
• The Senate and the House of Territory

What is the other name of the House of Representatives?

• Upper House
• Lower House
• House of Senate

How many members are there to be elected in the House of Representatives?

• 150
• 200
• 250
• 100

Which of the following Acts help formation and framing of basic rules of the Australian government?

• The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act
• The Commonwealth of British - Australian Constitution Act
• The Commonwealth of British Constitution Act
• None of the above

What is true about the functioning of the Governor-General?

• The Governor-General depends on Australian Labour Party
• The Governor-General depends on Liberal Party of Australia
• The Governor-General acts independently of all political parties

Which of the following is correct?

• Each colony had its own constitution and its own laws relating to defence, postage and trade
• Each colony had its own constitution and its own laws relating to immigration, postage and transport
• All of the above
• None of the above

What is the other name for reserve powers?

• The Prime Minister's special powers
• The special powers of the Government
• The Governor General's special powers

Which of the following is correct?

• Each colony had its own defence laws within British colony borders
• Each colony had its own constitution within British colony borders
• All of the above

Which do you define 'Royal Assent'?

• Governor-General signing regulations
• Governor-General approving the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers
• When the Governor-General signs the Bill, it becomes a law