Mock Test 5

Question 1: What is the name of the first governor of the colony of New South Wales?

Option 1: Captain Arthur Phillip
Option 2: Sir Charles Cutler
Option 3: Captain John Hunter

Correct Answer: Captain Arthur Phillip

Explanation: Captain Arthur Phillip was the first governor of the colony of New South Wales and played a key role in its early survival.

Question 2: Due to the presence of how many arms of the Australian Government, is it impossible for any external agency to take over the powers, either single-handedly or in a group, for governing Australia?

Option 1: Seven arms of government
Option 2: Eight arms of government
Option 3: Three arms of government

Correct Answer: Three arms of government

Explanation: The Australian Constitution divides power between three arms of government to prevent any single person or group from taking over all powers.

Question 3: What is the name of Australia's national flower?

Option 1: The king protea
Option 2: Golden wattle
Option 3: The rose

Correct Answer: Golden wattle

Explanation: Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle, a tree that grows primarily in south-eastern Australia.

Question 4: Before which of these years did six separate, self-governing British colonies exist in Australia?

Option 1: 1801
Option 2: 1901
Option 3: 1401

Correct Answer: 1901

Explanation: Before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies.

Question 5: What is the capital city of New South Wales?

Option 1: Hobart
Option 2: Canberra
Option 3: Sydney

Correct Answer: Sydney

Explanation: Sydney, the largest city in Australia, is the capital city of New South Wales.

Question 6: What is the Commonwealth of Australia?

Option 1: Constitution
Option 2: Education
Option 3: Federation

Correct Answer: Federation

Explanation: The Commonwealth of Australia was established in 1901 as a federation of the six self-governing British colonies.

Question 7: What is the name of the historical fleet of ships led by Captain Arthur Phillip that carried convicts from Great Britain to New South Wales for establishing a convict settlement in Australia?

Option 1: Ninth Fleet
Option 2: First Fleet
Option 3: Fifth Fleet

Correct Answer: First Fleet

Explanation: The First Fleet, consisting of 11 ships, established a convict settlement in New South Wales on January 26, 1788.

Question 8: In which year was gold discovered in Australia?

Option 1: 1651
Option 2: 1851
Option 3: 1951

Correct Answer: 1851

Explanation: Gold was discovered in 1851 in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria, attracting people worldwide.

Question 9: Child-care and aged-care issues come under the purview of which government?

Option 1: State and territory governments
Option 2: The Australian Government
Option 3: Local governments

Correct Answer: Local governments

Explanation: Local governments, along with the Australian Capital Territory Government, manage child-care and aged-care issues.

Question 10: Who is the person leading the state government?

Option 1: The King
Option 2: Premier
Option 3: Chief Minister

Correct Answer: Premier

Explanation: The leader of a state government is the Premier.

Question 11: Which system serves as the foundation for Australia's parliamentary democracy?

Option 1: Canadian system
Option 2: USA system
Option 3: British system

Correct Answer: British system

Explanation: Australia’s parliamentary democracy is based on the British system, which has evolved over centuries.

Question 12: What are members of the Senate known as?

Option 1: Chief Minister
Option 2: Senators
Option 3: Councillors

Correct Answer: Senators

Explanation: Members of the Senate are called Senators, with equal representation from each state and territories.

Question 13: Which of the following governments is responsible for social planning?

Option 1: State and territory governments
Option 2: The Australian government
Option 3: Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government

Correct Answer: Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government

Explanation: Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for social planning.

Question 14: Which of the following responsibilities would you prioritize as an Australian citizen?

Option 1: Obey the law
Option 2: Vote in federal and state or territory elections
Option 3: Defend Australia should the need arise

Correct Answer: All of the above

Explanation: Australian citizens are expected to obey the law, vote in elections, and defend Australia if required.

Question 15: How many members are elected to the Senate?

Option 1: 76
Option 2: 106
Option 3: 206

Correct Answer: 76

Explanation: There are 76 representatives in the Senate: 12 from each state and 2 from each mainland territory, regardless of population size.

Question 16: Who is vested with the power to have reserve powers in Australia?

Option 1: The Parliament
Option 2: The Governor-General
Option 3: The Prime Minister

Correct Answer: The Governor-General

Explanation: The Governor-General has reserve powers that can only be used in specific circumstances.

Question 17: What is the correct combination of the three arms of the Australian Government?

Option 1: Legislative power, accounting power and judicial power
Option 2: Legislative power, executive power and judicial power
Option 3: Legislative power, executive power and social power

Correct Answer: Legislative power, executive power and judicial power

Explanation: The Constitution divides power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent one group from holding all governing power.

Question 18: Do you need to obtain a firearm license from the police to be the owner of a gun? Confirm with YES or NO.

Option 1: No
Option 2: Yes

Correct Answer: Yes

Explanation: To legally own a gun in Australia, such as for use on a farm, a firearm licence from the police is required.

Question 19: In which location is golden wattle found largely?

Option 1: North-Eastern Australia
Option 2: West-Eastern Australia
Option 3: South-Eastern Australia

Correct Answer: South-Eastern Australia

Explanation: The golden wattle, Australia’s national flower, is predominantly found in south-eastern Australia.

Question 20: What is the term for the process of law obedience known as?

Option 1: Enforce the Police
Option 2: Enforce the Law
Option 3: Enforce the Duty

Correct Answer: Enforce the Law

Explanation: To ensure people follow the law, police enforce it and maintain peace.

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Question 1: What is the name of the first governor of the colony of New South Wales?

Question 2: Due to the presence of how many arms of the Australian Government, is it impossible for any external agency to take over the powers, either single-handedly or in a group, for governing Australia?

Question 3: What is the name of Australia's national flower?

Question 4: Before which of these years did six separate, self-governing British colonies exist in Australia?

Question 5: What is the capital city of New South Wales?

Question 6: What is the Commonwealth of Australia?

Question 7: What is the name of the historical fleet of ships led by Captain Arthur Phillip that carried convicts from Great Britain to New South Wales for establishing a convict settlement in Australia?

Question 8: In which year was gold discovered in Australia?

Question 9: Child-care and aged-care issues come under the purview of which government?

Question 10: Who is the person leading the state government?

Question 11: Which system serves as the foundation for Australia's parliamentary democracy?

Question 12: What are members of the Senate known as?

Question 13: Which of the following governments is responsible for social planning?

Question 14: Which of the following responsibilities would you prioritize as an Australian citizen?

Question 15: How many members are elected to the Senate?

Question 16: Who is vested with the power to have reserve powers in Australia?

Question 17: What is the correct combination of the three arms of the Australian Government?

Question 18: Do you need to obtain a firearm license from the police to be the owner of a gun? Confirm with YES or NO.

Question 19: In which location is golden wattle found largely?

Question 20: What is the term for the process of law obedience known as?

Mock Test 5

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Question 1: What is the name of the first governor of the colony of New South Wales?

Question 2: Due to the presence of how many arms of the Australian Government, is it impossible for any external agency to take over the powers, either single-handedly or in a group, for governing Australia?

Question 3: What is the name of Australia's national flower?

Question 4: Before which of these years did six separate, self-governing British colonies exist in Australia?

Question 5: What is the capital city of New South Wales?

Question 6: What is the Commonwealth of Australia?

Question 7: What is the name of the historical fleet of ships led by Captain Arthur Phillip that carried convicts from Great Britain to New South Wales for establishing a convict settlement in Australia?

Question 8: In which year was gold discovered in Australia?

Question 9: Child-care and aged-care issues come under the purview of which government?

Question 10: Who is the person leading the state government?

Question 11: Which system serves as the foundation for Australia's parliamentary democracy?

Question 12: What are members of the Senate known as?

Question 13: Which of the following governments is responsible for social planning?

Question 14: Which of the following responsibilities would you prioritize as an Australian citizen?

Question 15: How many members are elected to the Senate?

Question 16: Who is vested with the power to have reserve powers in Australia?

Question 17: What is the correct combination of the three arms of the Australian Government?

Question 18: Do you need to obtain a firearm license from the police to be the owner of a gun? Confirm with YES or NO.

Question 19: In which location is golden wattle found largely?

Question 20: What is the term for the process of law obedience known as?