Australian Citizenship Practice Test 15

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 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

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

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

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

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

What is the alternate name for the Australian Government?

• General Government
• Commonwealth Government
• Territory Government

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

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 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 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

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

What other name do the House of Representatives have?

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

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

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 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 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

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

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