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Austrian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 3 for the Austrian Citizenship Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Citizenship
  • Austria
  • 80 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What does the eagle on Austria's coat of arms have around its claws?
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    Answer: B. A broken iron chain

    Article 8a of the B-VG describes a black eagle with a mural crown, a sickle and a hammer, and a broken iron chain around its claws.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What is the capital of Austria?
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    Answer: B. Vienna

    Article 5 of the B-VG names Vienna (Wien) as the federal capital and the seat of the highest federal bodies.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    Under the constitution, what is the state language of the Republic?
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    Answer: D. German

    Article 8 of the B-VG makes German the state language, while protecting the rights of linguistic minorities. Austrian Sign Language is also recognised.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How many members does the National Council (Nationalrat) have?
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    Answer: B. 183

    The National Council has 183 members, directly elected by the people.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    How often is the National Council normally elected?
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    Answer: B. Every five years

    Members of the National Council are elected for a legislative period of five years.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Which body represents the federal states in Parliament?
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    Answer: C. The Federal Council (Bundesrat)

    The Federal Council (Bundesrat) has 60 members, sent by the parliaments of the nine federal states.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What is the Federal Assembly (Bundesversammlung)?
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    Answer: A. Both chambers meeting together

    The 183 members of the National Council and the 60 members of the Federal Council form the Federal Assembly. It swears in the Federal President.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Who is Austria's head of state?
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    Answer: C. The Federal President

    The Federal President (Bundespräsident) is the head of state. The Federal Chancellor heads the government.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    How is the Federal President chosen?
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    Answer: A. Directly by the people

    Article 60 of the B-VG says the people elect the Federal President directly. If no one gets more than half of the votes, there is a second round.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    How long is the Federal President's term of office?
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    Answer: D. Six years

    The Federal President is elected for six years and can be re-elected only once for the next term.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How old must a candidate for Federal President be at least?
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    Answer: D. 35

    Article 60 of the B-VG says a candidate must be at least 35 on election day.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Who appoints the Federal Chancellor?
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    Answer: D. The Federal President

    The Federal President appoints the Federal Chancellor and, on the Chancellor's proposal, the other ministers.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How can the National Council remove the government or a minister?
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    Answer: D. With a vote of no confidence

    By a majority vote of no confidence, the National Council can force the government or a single minister to step down.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Who leads the government of a federal state?
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    Answer: A. The governor (Landeshauptmann)

    Article 101 of the B-VG: each state government is elected by the state parliament (Landtag) and led by a governor (Landeshauptmann or Landeshauptfrau).

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Which court checks whether laws agree with the constitution?
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    Answer: A. Constitutional Court

    The Constitutional Court (Verfassungsgerichtshof) makes sure the constitution is followed and can cancel laws that break it.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Which is the highest court for civil and criminal cases?
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    Answer: C. Supreme Court (Oberster Gerichtshof)

    Article 92 of the B-VG makes the Supreme Court (Oberster Gerichtshof) the highest court in civil and criminal cases.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What does the Ombudsman Board (Volksanwaltschaft) do?
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    Answer: A. Checks complaints about the authorities

    Under Article 148a of the B-VG, anyone affected can complain to the Ombudsman Board about poor administration (Missstände in der Verwaltung) by the authorities.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    From what age can Austrian citizens vote in National Council elections?
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    Answer: A. 16

    Article 26 of the B-VG: you may vote if you are 16 on election day. To be elected, you must be 18.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What does a secret election mean?
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    Answer: C. Nobody may see how you vote

    Article 26 of the B-VG says the vote is equal, direct, personal, free and secret. Secret means nobody may find out how you voted.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What share of the votes across Austria does a party need to win seats in the National Council?
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    Answer: A. At least 4%

    Under the election law (NRWO), a party needs at least 4% of the valid votes across Austria, or a seat in a regional constituency.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    How many signatures make the National Council deal with a popular initiative (Volksbegehren)?
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    Answer: B. At least 100,000

    Article 41 of the B-VG: a popular initiative signed by at least 100,000 voters must be put before the National Council.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    Which tool lets the people vote on a law the National Council has already passed?
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    Answer: B. Referendum (Volksabstimmung)

    Article 43 of the B-VG: the National Council can decide that a law it has passed goes to a referendum of all voters before it takes effect.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    What must happen before a total change (Gesamtänderung) of the constitution?
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    Answer: D. A referendum of all voters

    Article 44 of the B-VG says a total change of the federal constitution must always be put to a referendum of all the people.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    Who decides whether a consultation (Volksbefragung) is held?
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    Answer: B. The National Council

    Article 49b of the B-VG: the National Council decides on a consultation about a question of basic importance. The result goes to the National Council and the government.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    In which year did Austrians vote in a referendum to join the European Union?
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    Answer: A. 1994

    In the referendum of 12 June 1994, two-thirds of voters said yes, and Austria joined the EU on 1 January 1995.

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