On January 26, a bunch of people, all around the country, take a big ol’ test in the hopes of becoming citizens of the Land Down Under.
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Now, we know what you’re thinking.
A test of Aussie-ness? You’ve totally got this!
But are you ready to put your money where your mouth is?
Okay, there’s not actually any money involved, but if you want to put your Aussie pride on the line (it’d be un-Australian not to), we think you should give this little quiz a go.
We’ve pulled together 10 sample questions from the Australian citizenship practice test so you can find out just how you’d fare if you were trying out to become a citizen.
Ready to take the test? Let’s go…
(Scroll for the answers beneath each pic!)
1. 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.
Correct answer:
a) The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey.
2. What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal flag?
a) Black, red and yellow.
b) Green, white and black.
c) Blue, white and green.
Correct answer:
a) Black, red and yellow.
3. Which official symbol of Australia identifies Commonwealth property?
a) The national anthem.
b) Australia’s national flower.
c) Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
Correct answer:
c) Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
4. What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
a) The Australian Constitution came into effect.
b) The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum.
c) The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed.
Correct answer:
a) The Australian Constitution came into effect.
5. What is the name of the legal document that sets out the rules for the government of Australia?
a) The Australian Commonwealth.
b) The Australian Constitution.
c) The Australian Federation.
Correct answer:
b) The Australian Constitution.
6. Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
a) The appointment of the Head of State.
b) The appointment of the state premiers.
c) The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament.
Correct answer:
c) The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament.
7. What is a referendum?
a) A vote to change the Prime Minister.
b) A vote to change the Australian Constitution.
c) A vote to change the government.
Correct answer:
b) A vote to change the Australian Constitution.
8. Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
a) The appointment of the Head of State.
b) The appointment of the state premiers.
c) The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament.
Correct answer:
c) The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament.
9. Which of these statements about state governments is correct?
a) All states have the same constitution.
b) The states have no constitution.
c) Each state has its own constitution.
Correct answer:
c) Each state has its own constitution.
10. Who maintains peace and order in Australia?
a) Lawyers.
b) Police.
c) Public servants.
Correct answer:
b) Police.
So, how did you do?!
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