Free Practice Test 17 /20 54 votes, 4.6 avg 46081 Time ends. Practice Test 17 Practice Sessions Completed: 46081 Average score: 79% 1 / 20 What is the role of executive power? To put the laws into practice To create new laws To interpret the laws Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. The Executive includes the Prime Minister, Australian government ministers and the Governor-General. Ministers are responsible for government departments. (Source: Page 26 - How is the power of government controlled?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 Who has the power to put the laws into practice? The Prime Minister Judges Cabinet Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. The Executive includes the Prime Minister, Australian government ministers and the Governor-General. Ministers are responsible for government departments. (Source: Page 26 - How is the power of government controlled?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 Who performs the Welcome to Country cultural practice? Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian The Australian community The People A Welcome to Country is a cultural practice performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region, welcoming visitors to their traditional land. (Source: Page 12 - Traditions, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 Where is the Parliament House and High Court of Australia located? Sydney Canberra Melbourne Several national institutions are located in Canberra, including Parliament House and the High Court of Australia. (Source: Page 11 - The territories , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 5 / 20 What is not an example of mateship? Visiting someone sick or lonely Disrespecting someone elderly Driving someone to medical appointment Australians value ‘mateship’. We help each other in times of need. For example, this might mean taking a meal to an elderly neighbour, driving a friend to a medical appointment, or visiting someone who is sick, frail or lonely. (Source: Page 38 - Compassion for those in need, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 What amongst the choices are your privilege of being an Australian citizen? Obey the laws of Australia Apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely Vote during elections As an Australian citizen you can: vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum apply for children born overseas to become Australian citizens by descent apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force seek election to parliament apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas. (Source: Page 20 - Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 7 / 20 The cultural practice presented by an Aboriginal or the Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region to welcome the visitors to their traditional land is? Welcome to Australia Welcome to Nation Welcome to Country A Welcome to Country is a cultural practice performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region, welcoming visitors to their traditional land. (Source: Page 12 - Traditions, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 As an Australian citizen, what type of employment can you apply for? A job in Australian Public Office or in the Australian Defence Force A job in the United Nations A job in the European Parliament As an Australian citizen you can: vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum apply for children born overseas to become Australian citizens by descent apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force seek election to parliament apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas. (Source: Page 20 - Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 9 / 20 What is compulsory for an Australian citizen? To visit Bali every year To collect rare stamps To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum As an Australian citizen you can: vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum apply for children born overseas to become Australian citizens by descent apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force seek election to parliament apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas. (Source: Page 20 - Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 10 / 20 As an Australian citizen, what can you apply for if your child is born overseas? Australian citizenship by adoption Australian citizenship by conferral Australian citizenship by descent As an Australian citizen you can: vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum apply for children born overseas to become Australian citizens by descent apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force seek election to parliament apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas. (Source: Page 20 - Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 As an Australian citizen, what can you do in relation to participating in government? Seek election to parliament Purchase property overseas Start a private business As an Australian citizen you can: vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum apply for children born overseas to become Australian citizens by descent apply for a job in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force seek election to parliament apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas. (Source: Page 20 - Responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 Who makes up the Parliament of Australia? The King of England Representatives who are elected by the people of Australia. The Governor-General Legislative power is the power to make laws. Parliament has the power to make and change the laws in Australia. Parliament is made up of representatives who are elected by the people of Australia. (Source: Page 26 - How is the power of government controlled?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 What does the tradition of community service and volunteering are for? To look out for each other and strengthen the community To compete for awards and recognition To fulfill government requirements In this spirit of mateship, Australia has a strong tradition of community service and volunteering – to look out for each other and strengthen the community. (Source: Page 38 - Compassion for those in need, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 What kind of tradition focuses on looking out for each other and strengthening the community? Annual cultural festivals Community service and volunteering Competitive team sports In this spirit of mateship, Australia has a strong tradition of community service and volunteering – to look out for each other and strengthen the community. (Source: Page 38 - Compassion for those in need, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 How is the Parliament made up? Appointed officials by the Governor-General Judges and ministers Representatives elected by Australian people Legislative power is the power to make laws. Parliament has the power to make and change the laws in Australia. Parliament is made up of representatives who are elected by the people of Australia. (Source: Page 26 - How is the power of government controlled?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 What is an example of mateship? Taking a meal to an elderly Making friends and joining organisations Meeting new peers and colleages Australians value ‘mateship’. We help each other in times of need. For example, this might mean taking a meal to an elderly neighbour, driving a friend to a medical appointment, or visiting someone who is sick, frail or lonely. (Source: Page 38 - Compassion for those in need, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 What are the renowned icons and places in Northern Territory? Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, and the Bay of Fires Australian Capital Territory Northern Territory icons include Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. (Source: Page 11 - The territories , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 Who gets executive power? Judiciary, Prime Minister, Governor-General Australian ministers, Prime Minister, the Mayor Prime Minister, Australian government ministers and the Governor-General Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. The Executive includes the Prime Minister, Australian government ministers and the Governor-General. Ministers are responsible for government departments. (Source: Page 26 - How is the power of government controlled?, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 Which is the capital city of the Northern Territory? Perth Canberra Darwin Darwin is the capital city of Northern Territory. (Source: Page 11 - The territories , Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 What kind of tradition in Australia is influential in the spirit of mateship? Competitive sports and rivalries Holiday decorations Community service and volunteering In this spirit of mateship, Australia has a strong tradition of community service and volunteering – to look out for each other and strengthen the community. (Source: Page 38 - Compassion for those in need, Our community, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
