Kodakondsuseksam
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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. -
Constitution: General Principles
Who holds supreme state authority in Estonia?
Correct — B. §1: Supreme state authority in Estonia vests in the people. -
Constitution: General Principles
What is the state language of Estonia?
Correct — C. §6: The state language of Estonia is Estonian. -
Constitution: General Principles
When was Estonia's independence declared?
Correct — A. Estonia declared independence on February 24, 1918. -
Constitution: General Principles
What is the capital of the Republic of Estonia?
Correct — D. The capital of the Republic of Estonia is Tallinn. -
Constitution: General Principles
How many chapters does the Estonian Constitution have?
Correct — B. The Estonian Constitution has 15 chapters. -
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. -
Constitution: General Principles
What are the three branches of power in Estonia?
Correct — A. §4: Riigikogu (legislative), Government (executive), and courts (judicial). -
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). -
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. -
Constitution: General Principles
What is local government in Estonia?
Correct — B. §§154-158: Local governments (municipalities and cities) independently decide local matters. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Constitution: General Principles
What is Estonia's national bird?
Correct — C. Estonia's national bird is the barn swallow (Hirundo rustica). -
Constitution: General Principles
What is Estonia's national flower?
Correct — B. Estonia's national flower is the cornflower (Centaurea cyanus). -
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). -
Constitution: General Principles
What is Estonia's approximate area?
Correct — D. Estonia's area is approximately 45,000 km². -
Constitution: General Principles
What is Estonia's approximate population?
Correct — B. Estonia's population is approximately 1.3 million people. -
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. -
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. -
Constitution: General Principles
In what year did Estonia join the European Union?
Correct — B. Estonia joined the European Union on May 1, 2004. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Constitution: Fundamental Rights
What does §32 – inviolability of property – protect?
Correct — B. §32: everyone's property is inviolable; property is protected by law.
Kodakondsuseksam sample questions
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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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