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How Australian are you?

Try your hand at the citizenship test to see how well you know the Land Down Under
  • 26 Jan 2020

Every January 26, all over the country, lots of people sit a test in the hopes of becoming citizens of the Land Down Under.

WATCH: This throwback vid of Aussie Keith Urban is truly iconic!

So, do you think you could pass the test?

We've pulled together 10 sample questions from the Australian citizenship practice test, covering politics, historical events, laws and governance, so you can find out just how you'd fare if you were trying for citizenship.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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c) Each state has its own constitution.

10. Who maintains peace and order in Australia?

a) Lawyers.

b) Police.

c) Public servants.

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b) Police.

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