- What do we remember on Anzac Day?
a. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey
b. The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain
c. The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove
a. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey
- What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
a. Black, red and yellow
b. Green, white and black
c. Blue, white and green
a. Black, red and yellow
- Which official symbol of Australia identifies Commonwealth property?
a. The national anthem
b. Australia’s national flower
c. Commonwealth Coat of Arms
c. Commonwealth Coat of Arms
- Which of these statements about Australia’s system of government is correct?
a. The Queen of Australia chooses people to form the Australian Parliament
b. The government is elected by the people
c. The Prime Minister chooses our Members of Parliament
b. The government is elected by the people
- Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
a. People can peacefully protest against government decisions
b. Men and women are treated equally in a court of law
c. Australians are free to not follow a religion
a. People can peacefully protest against government decisions
- Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?
a. The government does not allow some religions
b. Government in Australia is secular
c. Religious laws are passed by parliament
b. Government in Australia is secular
- Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
a. Everyone follows the same religion
b. Men and women have the same rights
c. Everyone belongs to the same political party
b. Men and women have the same rights
- Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
a. To attend local council meetings
b. To vote in elections
c. To have a current Australian passport
b. To vote in elections
- Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
a. To do local community service
b. To carry a passport at all times
c. To serve on a jury if called to do so
c. To serve on a jury if called to do so
- Which of these statements about passports is correct?
a. Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport
b. Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport
c. Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia
a. Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport
- Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?
a. People are free and safe to vote for any candidate
b. Voting is by a show of hands
c. People must write their name on their vote
a. People are free and safe to vote for any candidate
- What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
a. The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum
b. The Australian Constitution came into effect
c. The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed
b. The Australian Constitution came into effect
- What is the name of the legal document that sets out the rules for the government of Australia?
a. The Australian Federation
b. The Australian Commonwealth
c. The Australian Constitution
c. The Australian Constitution
- What is a referendum?
a. A vote to change the government
b. A vote to change the Australian Constitution
c. A vote to change the Prime Minister
b. A vote to change the Australian Constitution
- Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?
a. Legislative
b. Executive
c. Judicial
c. Judicial
- Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
a. The appointment of state premiers
b. The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament
c. The appointment of the Head of State
b. The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament
- Which of these statements about state governments is correct?
a. All states have the same constitution
b. Each state has its own constitution
c. The states have no constitution
b. Each state has its own constitution
- What is the name given to the party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives?
a. The Government
b. The Opposition
c. The Senate
b. The Opposition
- What is the name of a proposal to make a law in parliament?
a. Royal Assent
b. Bill
c. Debate
b. Bill
- Who maintains peace and order in Australia?
a. Public servants
b. Police
c. Lawyers
b. Police
Bonus. How many states are there in the Commonwealth?
5
6
7
6 States: Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia
2 Territories: ACT & Northern Territory
Bonus. What was Bradman’s Test Batting Average when her retired?
95.14
99.94
100
99.94 His average for his first class games was 95.14 (Geoff Boycott only achieved 47.73, AC Voges is second with 61.87)
Bonus. Who is the Australian PM? Scott Morrison Malcolm Turnbull Tony Abbott Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard John Howard
Scott Morrison
