Australian Citizenship Test: Mock test 5
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About Australian Citizenship Test mock test 5
This is mock test 5 of 5 for the Australian Citizenship Test. It has 20 questions, the same number as the real test, with a 45-minute timer and the real pass mark (75% and all 5 values questions). Answers and explanations are shown when you submit. Each mock test uses a fixed set of questions, so you can retake this one until you pass it, then move on to the next.
Topics in this mock test: Government and the law in Australia (17) · Australian values (3)
Last reviewed: October 19, 2026 · Questions are written from the official study material linked on the country page.
The 20 questions in mock test 5
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1. What type of system of government is Australia?
A constitutional monarchy
Australia is a constitutional monarchy: the King is Head of State but must act in accordance with the Australian Constitution.
2. Who represents the King in Australia at the federal level?
The Governor-General
Because the King lives outside Australia, his powers are delegated to the Governor-General, who acts independently of all political parties.
3. What is ‘Royal Assent’?
The Governor-General signing a Bill so that it becomes law
After both houses of Parliament pass a Bill, the Governor-General gives Royal Assent by signing it, and the Bill becomes law.
4. Who represents the King in each Australian state?
A Governor
Each state has a Governor who represents the King and performs a role similar to that of the Governor-General.
5. Which level of government is responsible for immigration and citizenship?
The Australian (federal) Government
The Australian Government is responsible for matters such as immigration and citizenship, defence, taxation, foreign affairs, social security and trade.
6. Which level of government is primarily responsible for hospitals and schools?
State and territory governments
State and territory governments are primarily responsible for hospitals and health services, schools, roads and railways, police and ambulance services, and public transport.
7. What is another name for the Senate?
The House of Review
The Senate is also called the Upper House, the House of Review or the States' House, because each state is equally represented regardless of population.
8. How many senators are there in the Australian Senate?
76
The Senate has 76 senators: 12 for each state and 2 each for the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
9. How many senators represent each Australian state?
12
Each state is equally represented in the Senate with 12 senators, regardless of its size or population.
10. After a federal election, who generally forms the Australian Government?
The party or coalition with the majority of members in the House of Representatives
The party or coalition with a majority in the House of Representatives forms the Government and its leader becomes the Prime Minister.
11. What is the title of the leader of a state government?
Premier
The leader of a state government is the Premier, while the leader of a territory government is the Chief Minister.
12. What is the leader of a local council usually called?
The Mayor or Shire President
Local areas are governed by councils made up of elected councillors. The leader of a council is called the Mayor or Shire President.
13. What is a proposed new law or change to a law called when it is introduced to Parliament?
A Bill
A member of Parliament proposes a new law or change as a Bill. Both houses debate and vote on it, and it becomes law after the Governor-General gives Royal Assent.
14. In a criminal trial, who decides the penalty after a jury finds the accused guilty?
The judge
A jury of ordinary citizens decides whether the accused is guilty or innocent, and the judge explains the law and decides the penalty if the person is found guilty.
15. Which police force investigates federal crimes such as drug trafficking and crimes against national security?
The Australian Federal Police
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigates federal crimes, including drug trafficking, crimes against national security and environmental crimes, and polices the ACT.
16. What does the presumption of innocence mean in the Australian legal system?
A person is considered innocent until a court finds them guilty
Under Australian law, people are considered innocent until a court finds them guilty, and every person has the right to be represented by a lawyer.
17. Is it a crime to offer a bribe to a police officer in Australia?
Yes, even offering a bribe is a crime
Bribing a police officer is a serious crime in Australia, and even offering a bribe is itself a crime.
18. Do religious laws have any legal status in Australia?
No, religious laws have no legal status in Australia
Religious laws have no legal status in Australia. Australian law must be followed by everyone, including where it differs from religious laws.
19. In Australia, is it legal to be married to more than one person at the same time?
No, polygamy is against the law
Polygamy, being married to more than one person at the same time, is against the law in Australia and can result in severe penalties including imprisonment.
20. Is it acceptable in Australia to force someone to marry against their will?
No, forced marriage is against the law
Forced marriage is against the law in Australia and can result in severe legal penalties, including imprisonment. Individuals make their own choices about marriage.
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