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What is the form of the Estonian state?
Correct — A. §1 of the Constitution: Estonia is an independent and sovereign democratic republic.
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  1. Constitution: General Principles

    What is the form of the Estonian state?

    Correct — A. §1 of the Constitution: Estonia is an independent and sovereign democratic republic.
  2. Constitution: General Principles

    Who holds supreme state authority in Estonia?

    Correct — B. §1: Supreme state authority in Estonia vests in the people.
  3. Constitution: General Principles

    What is the state language of Estonia?

    Correct — C. §6: The state language of Estonia is Estonian.
  4. Constitution: General Principles

    When was Estonia's independence declared?

    Correct — A. Estonia declared independence on February 24, 1918.
  5. Constitution: General Principles

    What is the capital of the Republic of Estonia?

    Correct — D. The capital of the Republic of Estonia is Tallinn.
  6. Constitution: General Principles

    How many chapters does the Estonian Constitution have?

    Correct — B. The Estonian Constitution has 15 chapters.
  7. Constitution: General Principles

    What principle is established in §3(1) of the Constitution?

    Correct — C. §3(1): state authority may only be exercised in accordance with the Constitution and laws.
  8. Constitution: General Principles

    What are the three branches of power in Estonia?

    Correct — A. §4: Riigikogu (legislative), Government (executive), and courts (judicial).
  9. Constitution: General Principles

    When was Estonian independence restored after Soviet occupation?

    Correct — D. Estonia restored independence on August 20, 1991 (internationally recognized in September 1991).
  10. Constitution: General Principles

    Who can amend the Estonian Constitution?

    Correct — C. The Constitution can be amended by the Riigikogu (often together with a referendum) per Chapter XV.
  11. Constitution: General Principles

    What is local government in Estonia?

    Correct — B. §§154-158: Local governments (municipalities and cities) independently decide local matters.
  12. Constitution: General Principles

    What does Chapter XIV of the Constitution regulate?

    Correct — C. Chapter XIV of the Constitution regulates the organisation of local government in Estonia.
  13. Constitution: General Principles

    What does §127 establish about national defence?

    Correct — B. §127: The President is supreme leader of national defence; the Riigikogu establishes the basis for national defence.
  14. Constitution: General Principles

    What is the process for approving the state budget in Estonia?

    Correct — C. §115: The state budget is approved by the Riigikogu as a law.
  15. Constitution: General Principles

    What is the status of international treaties in Estonia's legal system?

    Correct — D. §123: Estonia adheres to generally recognised principles of international law; ratified treaties are part of Estonian law.
  16. Constitution: General Principles

    What is Estonia's national anthem?

    Correct — A. Estonia's national anthem is 'Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm', based on J.V. Jannsen's text and Friedrich Pacius' melody.
  17. Constitution: General Principles

    What is Estonia's national bird?

    Correct — C. Estonia's national bird is the barn swallow (Hirundo rustica).
  18. Constitution: General Principles

    What is Estonia's national flower?

    Correct — B. Estonia's national flower is the cornflower (Centaurea cyanus).
  19. Constitution: General Principles

    What are the colors of the Estonian national flag?

    Correct — A. Estonia's national flag is a tricolor: blue (top), black (middle), white (bottom).
  20. Constitution: General Principles

    What is Estonia's approximate area?

    Correct — D. Estonia's area is approximately 45,000 km².
  21. Constitution: General Principles

    What is Estonia's approximate population?

    Correct — B. Estonia's population is approximately 1.3 million people.
  22. Constitution: General Principles

    What are Estonia's neighboring countries?

    Correct — C. Estonia shares a land border with Latvia and Russia, and a maritime border with Finland and Sweden.
  23. Constitution: General Principles

    Which international organizations does Estonia belong to?

    Correct — A. Estonia is a member of the EU (2004), NATO (2004), and the UN.
  24. Constitution: General Principles

    In what year did Estonia join the European Union?

    Correct — B. Estonia joined the European Union on May 1, 2004.
  25. Constitution: Fundamental Rights

    To whom do the rights in §9 of the Constitution apply?

    Correct — B. §9: fundamental rights, freedoms and duties extend to everyone in Estonia.
  26. Constitution: Fundamental Rights

    What does §12 of the Constitution establish?

    Correct — A. §12: everyone is equal before the law; no one shall be discriminated against.
  27. Constitution: Fundamental Rights

    What is prohibited under §17 of the Constitution?

    Correct — C. §17: no one shall be subjected to torture or cruel or degrading treatment or punishment.
  28. Constitution: Fundamental Rights

    What does §22 mean – the presumption of innocence?

    Correct — A. §22: no one shall be treated as guilty before their guilt is established by law.
  29. Constitution: Fundamental Rights

    According to §30, who may be a state official?

    Correct — D. §30: only Estonian citizens may be state officials or local government officials.
  30. Constitution: Fundamental Rights

    What does §32 – inviolability of property – protect?

    Correct — B. §32: everyone's property is inviolable; property is protected by law.
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Constitution: Fundamental Rights What is most important about §37 – the right to education?

A. Higher education is free

B. Only citizens have education rights

C. Basic education is compulsory ✓

D. Education is voluntary

Correct — C. §37: everyone has the right to education; basic education is compulsory for school-age children.

Parliament (Riigikogu) How many members does the Riigikogu have?

A. 99

B. 101 ✓

C. 121

D. 51

Correct — B. §59: the Riigikogu consists of 101 members.

President of the Republic How long is the President's term of office?

A. 5 years ✓

B. 4 years

C. 6 years

D. 3 years

Correct — A. §81: the President is elected for five years.

Government of the Republic Who leads the Government of the Republic?

A. The President

B. The Speaker of Riigikogu

C. The Prime Minister ✓

D. The State Secretary

Correct — C. The Government is led by the Prime Minister (§90).

Court System What is Estonia's highest court?

A. Administrative Court

B. County Court

C. Circuit Court

D. Supreme Court (Riigikohus) ✓

Correct — D. The Riigikohus (Supreme Court) is Estonia's highest court (§149).

Citizenship How many years must a naturalization applicant have lived in Estonia?

A. 3 years

B. 5 years

C. 8 years ✓

D. 10 years

Correct — C. §6 of the Citizenship Act: the applicant must have lived in Estonia for at least 8 years.

Real Exam Practice Who is the holder of the highest state power in the Republic of Estonia?

A. The people ✓

B. The President

C. The Prime Minister

D. The Riigikogu

Correct — A. Constitution of Estonia, Section 1: the supreme power of the state is vested in the people.

Constitution: Fundamental Rights What does §45 – freedom of speech and press – protect?

A. Everyone has the right to freely disseminate ideas and opinions ✓

B. Only journalists have freedom of speech

C. State media channels are forbidden

D. Internet use is free

Correct — A. §45: everyone has the right to freely disseminate ideas, opinions, convictions, and other information.

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