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Austrian Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Övningsprov 2

Övningsprov 2 av 3 för Austrian Citizenship Test Practice: 25 fler frågor med svar och förklaringar.

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  • Kontrollerad 13 oktober 2026

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    What does the eagle on Austria's coat of arms have around its claws?
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    Svar: 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.

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

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

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    Under the constitution, what is the state language of the Republic?
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    Svar: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    What is the Federal Assembly (Bundesversammlung)?
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    Svar: 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.

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

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

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    How is the Federal President chosen?
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    Svar: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    How can the National Council remove the government or a minister?
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    Svar: 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.

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    Who leads the government of a federal state?
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    Svar: 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).

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

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

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    Which is the highest court for civil and criminal cases?
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    Svar: 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.

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    What does the Ombudsman Board (Volksanwaltschaft) do?
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    Svar: 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.

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    From what age can Austrian citizens vote in National Council elections?
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    Svar: 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.

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    What does a secret election mean?
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    Svar: 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.

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    What share of the votes across Austria does a party need to win seats in the National Council?
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    Svar: 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.

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    How many signatures make the National Council deal with a popular initiative (Volksbegehren)?
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    Svar: 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.

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    Which tool lets the people vote on a law the National Council has already passed?
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    Svar: 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.

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    What must happen before a total change (Gesamtänderung) of the constitution?
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    Svar: 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.

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    Who decides whether a consultation (Volksbefragung) is held?
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    Svar: 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.

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    In which year did Austrians vote in a referendum to join the European Union?
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    Svar: 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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