Question

In 1999, Australian citizens voted to retain the British monarch as their head of state, keeping Australia in a group of over 50 former British colonies known as

the British Empire
the Commonwealth of Nations
the United Nations
the International Organisation of British People (IOBP)

Answer 1

The correct answer is the Commonwealth of Nations. The Commonwealth of Nations, formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is a voluntary association of 54 independent and equal countries, most of which are former territories of the British Empire. The organization is made up of countries that share historical links, language, and cultural ties, and promotes democracy, human rights, and economic development among its members. Australia is one of the founding members of the Commonwealth, and has been a member since its inception in 1931.