Australian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 5

Oefenexamen 5 van 6 voor Australian Citizenship Test Practice: 20 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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  • 120 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026
  1. Vraag 1 van 20

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

    Antwoord: A. Chief Minister

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

  2. Vraag 2 van 20

    How many senators does each state elect?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 12

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

  3. Vraag 3 van 20

    How many senators are there in total?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 76

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

  4. Vraag 4 van 20

    What is another name for the Senate?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The States' House

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

  5. Vraag 5 van 20

    What does each member of the House of Representatives represent?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The people of one federal electorate

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

  6. Vraag 6 van 20

    After a federal election, who usually forms the government?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 20

    What is the Cabinet?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The group of senior ministers who are the government's key decision-makers

    Ministers with the most important portfolios form the Cabinet.

  8. Vraag 8 van 20

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

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 9 van 20

    What does the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Runs federal elections and referendums and keeps the electoral roll

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

  10. Vraag 10 van 20

    What is a secret ballot?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 11 van 20

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

    Antwoord: D. You may have to pay a fine

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

  12. Vraag 12 van 20

    Which of these is a responsibility of the Australian Government?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Defence

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

  13. Vraag 13 van 20

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

    Antwoord: A. Hospitals and schools

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

  14. Vraag 14 van 20

    Which of these is usually a responsibility of local councils?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Rubbish collection

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

  15. Vraag 15 van 20

    What is one key difference between states and territories?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 16 van 20

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

    Antwoord: C. An independent

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

  17. Vraag 17 van 20

    Are judges and magistrates in Australia independent?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 18 van 20

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

    Antwoord: D. As innocent until found guilty

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

  19. Vraag 19 van 20

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

    Antwoord: B. The judge

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

  20. Vraag 20 van 20

    Is domestic and family violence against the law in Australia?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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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