Who’s who
Australian citizenship test study notes, summarised from page 27 of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet the test is based on.
- Prime Minister — leader of the Australian Government. Premier — leader of a state government. Chief Minister — leader of a territory government.
- Mayor or Shire President — leader of a local government. Councillor — elected member of a local council.
- Member of Parliament (MP) — elected representative in the Australian Parliament or a state parliament. Senator — elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament.
- Government minister — an MP chosen by a government leader to be responsible for an area of government (a portfolio).
- Governor — represents the Head of State in each state. Governor-General — represents the Head of State in Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 27
Sample practice questions
Try these, then check your answer. They’re our practice questions, not the real test questions.
1. What is the title of the leader of a state government?
- Governor
- Premier
- Prime Minister
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Answer: B. Premier
The leader of a state government is the Premier.
Our Common Bond, p. 27
2. What is a Senator?
- An official appointed by the King to represent him in a state or territory
- A member of a local council elected to represent a ward or shire
- An elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament
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Answer: C. An elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament
A Senator is an elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament.
Our Common Bond, p. 27
3. Who is the representative of the Head of State in Australia?
- The Prime Minister
- The Chief Minister
- The Governor-General
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Answer: C. The Governor-General
The Governor-General is the representative of the Head of State in Australia.
Our Common Bond, p. 27
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