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Question 1 · Multiple choice
Is physical violence against a spouse or partner acceptable in Australia? A No, it is never acceptable and is a criminal offence B Yes, within marriage C Yes, as long as the rest of the family agrees that it was deserved D Only in some cultures
Show answer Correct answer: A — No, it is never acceptable and is a criminal offence
Why? Physical violence against a spouse or partner is never acceptable and is a criminal offence in Australia. Source
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Question 2 · Multiple choice
What is the capital city of South Australia? A Perth B Alice Springs C Adelaide D Hobart
Show answer Correct answer: C — Adelaide
Why? Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. Source
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Question 3 · Multiple choice
Does Australia have an official national religion? A Yes, Christianity B No C Yes, the religion of the King D Yes, but it changes with each government
Show answer Correct answer: B — No
Why? Australia has no official national religion. People are free to follow any religion, or none. Source
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Question 4 · Multiple choice
Who is the leader of a state government? A The Governor B The Premier C The Chief Minister D The Mayor
Show answer Correct answer: B — The Premier
Why? The leader of a state government is the Premier. Source
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Question 5 · Multiple choice
What is the capital city of Tasmania? A Launceston B Melbourne C Hobart D Darwin
Show answer Correct answer: C — Hobart
Why? Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania. Source
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Question 6 · Multiple choice
Who is the leader of a territory government? A The Chief Minister B The Premier C The Administrator, appointed by the Governor-General D The Governor
Show answer Correct answer: A — The Chief Minister
Why? The leader of a territory government is the Chief Minister. Source
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Question 7 · Multiple choice
Which statement about divorce in Australia is correct? A Only a husband may apply for divorce B Either spouse may apply, even if the other does not want to C Divorce is not allowed in Australia D Both partners must agree in writing before a court will allow a divorce
Show answer Correct answer: B — Either spouse may apply, even if the other does not want to
Why? Divorce is acceptable in Australia. Either spouse may apply to the courts, even if the other spouse wishes to continue the marriage. Source
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Question 8 · Multiple choice
In Australia, which statement about religion is correct? A People may follow any religion, or choose not to follow one B Everyone must follow a religion C Only Christian religions are allowed D Religious groups need written approval from the Prime Minister to meet
Show answer Correct answer: A — People may follow any religion, or choose not to follow one
Why? People in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose, and they may also choose not to follow a religion. Source
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Question 9 · Multiple choice
What is the capital city of the Northern Territory? A Alice Springs B Cairns C Perth D Darwin
Show answer Correct answer: D — Darwin
Why? Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory. Source
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Question 10 · Multiple choice
Who is the leader of a local government? A A Premier, elected by the state parliament B A Senator C A Mayor or Shire President D A Governor
Show answer Correct answer: C — A Mayor or Shire President
Why? A Mayor or Shire President is the leader of a local government. Source
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Question 11 · Multiple choice
How should people from different backgrounds be treated under Australian law? A Given preference in jobs and housing if they were born in Australia B Treated according to their wealth C Neither given preferential treatment nor discriminated against D Treated according to their religion
Show answer Correct answer: C — Neither given preferential treatment nor discriminated against
Why? The law is applied so that people from different backgrounds are not given preferential treatment, nor discriminated against. Source
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Question 12 · Multiple choice
What is a senator? A A judge of the High Court B The leader of a local council C A representative of the King in a state, appointed for life D An elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament
Show answer Correct answer: D — An elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament
Why? A senator is an elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament. Source
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Question 13 · Multiple choice
Which is Australia's largest city? A Canberra B Sydney C Melbourne D Perth
Show answer Correct answer: B — Sydney
Why? Our Common Bond says Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is the nation's largest city. Source
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Question 14 · Multiple choice
What happens if an Australian law conflicts with a religious practice? A The religious practice prevails B Each person may choose C A religious court decides D Australian law prevails
Show answer Correct answer: D — Australian law prevails
Why? Where there is a conflict between an Australian law and a religious practice, Australian law prevails. Source
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Question 15 · Multiple choice
Which two Houses make up the Australian Parliament? A The Cabinet and the High Court B The Senate and the Legislative Assembly of each state C The House of Representatives and the Senate D The House of Commons and the House of Lords
Show answer Correct answer: C — The House of Representatives and the Senate
Why? The Australian Parliament has two Houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Source
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Question 16 · Multiple choice
When an organisation fills a job, what does the law support? A Choosing the person with the best skills and experience B Choosing a member of the owner's family, even if less qualified C Choosing the applicant with the most money D Choosing only people of one ethnicity
Show answer Correct answer: A — Choosing the person with the best skills and experience
Why? When an organisation needs to fill a job, the law supports selecting the person with the best skills and experience. Source
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Question 17 · Multiple choice
Which state is the largest? A Western Australia B Queensland, home of the Great Barrier Reef C New South Wales D South Australia
Show answer Correct answer: A — Western Australia
Why? Western Australia is the largest state. Source
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Question 18 · Multiple choice
How do the government and the law treat citizens of different religions? A Christians receive preference B Citizens without a religion receive fewer rights C Each religion has its own laws D Equally, whatever their religion or beliefs
Show answer Correct answer: D — Equally, whatever their religion or beliefs
Why? The government and the law treat all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs. Source
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Question 19 · Multiple choice
What are other names for the House of Representatives? A The Upper House or the States' House B The House of Review C The Governor's House or the Executive Council D The Lower House or the People's House
Show answer Correct answer: D — The Lower House or the People's House
Why? The House of Representatives is also called the Lower House or the People's House. Source
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Question 20 · Multiple choice
Which state is the second largest? A Victoria B Queensland C Tasmania D New South Wales
Show answer Correct answer: B — Queensland
Why? Queensland is the second largest state. Source
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