Australian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 5

1. Question 1 sur 20

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

   • AChief Minister
   • BPrime Minister
   • CPremier
   • DAdministrator
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Chief Minister

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

2. Question 2 sur 20

   How many senators does each state elect?

   • A6
   • B2
   • C20
   • D12
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 12

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

3. Question 3 sur 20

   How many senators are there in total?

   • A72
   • B76
   • C100
   • D150
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 sur 20

   What is another name for the Senate?

   • AThe Cabinet
   • BThe People's House
   • CThe States' House
   • DThe Lower House
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The States' House

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

5. Question 5 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The people of one federal electorate

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

6. Question 6 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 20

    Which of these is a responsibility of the Australian Government?

    • ABuilding permits
    • BRubbish collection
    • CLocal libraries
    • DDefence
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Defence

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

13. Question 13 sur 20

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

    • AHospitals and schools
    • BForeign affairs
    • CPostal services
    • DPrinting money
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Hospitals and schools

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

14. Question 14 sur 20

    Which of these is usually a responsibility of local councils?

    • ASocial security payments
    • BDefence
    • CAirports and air safety
    • DRubbish collection
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Rubbish collection

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

15. Question 15 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. An independent

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

17. Question 17 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. As innocent until found guilty

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

19. Question 19 sur 20

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

    • AThe jury
    • BThe judge
    • CThe police
    • DThe victim
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The judge

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

20. Question 20 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Yes, it is illegal and offenders can go to jail

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

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 15 of 20 (75%) overall, and all 5 Australian values questions correct