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Australian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

Practice test 5 of 6 for the Australian Citizenship Test Practice: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Citizenship
  • Australia
  • 120 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 20

    What is the title of the leader of a territory government?
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    Answer: A. Chief Minister

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

  2. Question 2 of 20

    How many senators does each state elect?
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    Answer: D. 12

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

  3. Question 3 of 20

    How many senators are there in total?
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    Answer: B. 76

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

  4. Question 4 of 20

    What is another name for the Senate?
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    Answer: C. The States' House

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

  5. Question 5 of 20

    What does each member of the House of Representatives represent?
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    Answer: C. The people of one federal electorate

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

  6. Question 6 of 20

    After a federal election, who usually forms the government?
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    Answer: 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. Question 7 of 20

    What is the Cabinet?
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    Answer: C. The group of senior ministers who are the government's key decision-makers

    Ministers with the most important portfolios form the Cabinet.

  8. Question 8 of 20

    What must happen before a Bill goes to the Governor-General?
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    Answer: 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. Question 9 of 20

    What does the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) do?
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    Answer: A. Runs federal elections and referendums and keeps the electoral roll

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

  10. Question 10 of 20

    What is a secret ballot?
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    Answer: 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. Question 11 of 20

    What can happen if you do not vote in a federal election and have no good reason?
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    Answer: D. You may have to pay a fine

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

  12. Question 12 of 20

    Which of these is a responsibility of the Australian Government?
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    Answer: D. Defence

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

  13. Question 13 of 20

    Which of these is usually a responsibility of state and territory governments?
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    Answer: A. Hospitals and schools

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

  14. Question 14 of 20

    Which of these is usually a responsibility of local councils?
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    Answer: D. Rubbish collection

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

  15. Question 15 of 20

    What is one key difference between states and territories?
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    Answer: 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. Question 16 of 20

    What is a member of parliament who does not belong to a political party called?
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    Answer: C. An independent

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

  17. Question 17 of 20

    Are judges and magistrates in Australia independent?
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    Answer: 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. Question 18 of 20

    A person is charged with a crime. How are they treated until a court decides?
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    Answer: D. As innocent until found guilty

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

  19. Question 19 of 20

    In a criminal trial, if the jury finds a person guilty, who decides the penalty?
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    Answer: B. The judge

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

  20. Question 20 of 20

    Is domestic and family violence against the law in Australia?
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    Answer: D. Yes, it is illegal and offenders can go to jail

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

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