Australian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Übungstest 5

1. Frage 1 von 20

   What is the title of the leader of a territory government?

   • AChief Minister
   • BPrime Minister
   • CPremier
   • DAdministrator
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   Antwort: A. Chief Minister

   The ACT and the Northern Territory governments are led by a Chief Minister.

2. Frage 2 von 20

   How many senators does each state elect?

   • A6
   • B2
   • C20
   • D12
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   Antwort: D. 12

   Each of the six states has 12 senators, no matter how big its population is.

3. Frage 3 von 20

   How many senators are there in total?

   • A72
   • B76
   • C100
   • D150
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   Antwort: B. 76

   There are 76 senators: 12 for each of the 6 states, plus 2 each for the ACT and the Northern Territory.

4. Frage 4 von 20

   What is another name for the Senate?

   • AThe Cabinet
   • BThe People's House
   • CThe States' House
   • DThe Lower House
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   Antwort: C. The States' House

   The Senate is the Upper House, also called the House of Review or the States' House.

5. Frage 5 von 20

   What does each member of the House of Representatives represent?

   • AOne local council
   • BOne political party only
   • CThe people of one federal electorate
   • DOne whole state
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   Antwort: C. The people of one federal electorate

   Australia is divided into electorates, and each member represents the people in their electorate.

6. Frage 6 von 20

   After a federal election, who usually forms the government?

   • AThe party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives
   • BThe oldest political party
   • CThe party chosen by the King
   • DThe party with the most senators
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   Antwort: A. The party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives

   The party or coalition with most members in the House of Representatives forms government, and its leader becomes Prime Minister.

7. Frage 7 von 20

   What is the Cabinet?

   • AThe Senate's committee on furniture
   • BA group of state Governors
   • CThe group of senior ministers who are the government's key decision-makers
   • DThe court that interprets the Constitution
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   Antwort: C. The group of senior ministers who are the government's key decision-makers

   Ministers with the most important portfolios form the Cabinet.

8. Frage 8 von 20

   What must happen before a Bill goes to the Governor-General?

   • AA majority in each House of Parliament must agree to it
   • BThe High Court must approve it
   • CEvery state Premier must sign it
   • DThe people must vote in a referendum
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   Antwort: A. A majority in each House of Parliament must agree to it

   Both the House of Representatives and the Senate debate and vote on a Bill. If both agree, it goes for Royal Assent.

9. Frage 9 von 20

   What does the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) do?

   • ARuns federal elections and referendums and keeps the electoral roll
   • BChooses the Prime Minister
   • CMakes the laws about voting
   • DCollects tax
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   Antwort: A. Runs federal elections and referendums and keeps the electoral roll

   The AEC is independent of government and runs federal elections and referendums.

10. Frage 10 von 20

    What is a secret ballot?

    • AVoting by raising your hand
    • BVoting by telling an official your choice
    • CVoting in private so no one can influence or see how you vote
    • DA vote only for members of parliament
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    Antwort: C. Voting in private so no one can influence or see how you vote

    Voting is private, so people are free to vote for any candidate they choose.

11. Frage 11 von 20

    What can happen if you do not vote in a federal election and have no good reason?

    • AYou lose your citizenship
    • BNothing at all
    • CYou go to jail for a year
    • DYou may have to pay a fine
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    Antwort: D. You may have to pay a fine

    Voting is compulsory. Without a good reason for not voting, you may be fined.

12. Frage 12 von 20

    Which of these is a responsibility of the Australian Government?

    • ABuilding permits
    • BRubbish collection
    • CLocal libraries
    • DDefence
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    Antwort: D. Defence

    The Australian Government looks after national matters such as defence, immigration, foreign affairs and tax.

13. Frage 13 von 20

    Which of these is usually a responsibility of state and territory governments?

    • AHospitals and schools
    • BForeign affairs
    • CPostal services
    • DPrinting money
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    Antwort: A. Hospitals and schools

    State and territory governments look after hospitals, schools, police, roads and public transport.

14. Frage 14 von 20

    Which of these is usually a responsibility of local councils?

    • ASocial security payments
    • BDefence
    • CAirports and air safety
    • DRubbish collection
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    Antwort: D. Rubbish collection

    Local governments look after rubbish collection, local roads, parks, libraries and building permits.

15. Frage 15 von 20

    What is one key difference between states and territories?

    • AStates have rights under the Constitution; the Australian Government can change territory laws
    • BStates do not have parliaments
    • CTerritories have no elections
    • DTerritories have more senators than states
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    Antwort: A. States have rights under the Constitution; the Australian Government can change territory laws

    States can pass laws in their own right. The Australian Government can alter or revoke self-governing territory laws.

16. Frage 16 von 20

    What is a member of parliament who does not belong to a political party called?

    • AA minister
    • BA senator for life
    • CAn independent
    • DA governor
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    Antwort: C. An independent

    Most parliamentarians belong to a party. Those who do not are called independents.

17. Frage 17 von 20

    Are judges and magistrates in Australia independent?

    • ANo, they follow the police
    • BYes, no one can tell them what to decide
    • CNo, the Prime Minister tells them what to decide
    • DOnly in the High Court
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    Antwort: B. Yes, no one can tell them what to decide

    Judges and magistrates are independent. The government cannot remove them because it disagrees with their decisions.

18. Frage 18 von 20

    A person is charged with a crime. How are they treated until a court decides?

    • AAs guilty if a newspaper reports it
    • BAs guilty if the police say so
    • CAs guilty until they prove they are innocent
    • DAs innocent until found guilty
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    Antwort: D. As innocent until found guilty

    In Australia people are presumed innocent until found guilty in court.

19. Frage 19 von 20

    In a criminal trial, if the jury finds a person guilty, who decides the penalty?

    • AThe jury
    • BThe judge
    • CThe police
    • DThe victim
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    Antwort: B. The judge

    The judge explains the law to the jury and decides the penalty after a guilty verdict.

20. Frage 20 von 20

    Is domestic and family violence against the law in Australia?

    • AOnly if it happens in public
    • BOnly if someone is badly injured
    • CNo, it is a private family matter
    • DYes, it is illegal and offenders can go to jail
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    Antwort: D. Yes, it is illegal and offenders can go to jail

    Domestic and family violence, including threats and controlling behaviour, is a serious crime.

Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.

Die echte Prüfung: 15 of 20 (75%) overall, and all 5 Australian values questions correct