A practice quiz on the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Citizenship Act, in the same multiple-choice style as the real citizenship knowledge exam. Answer every question, submit, and see your score with the correct answers and a short explanation for each one. Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for.
- Question 1 of 36Constitution
How many members does the Riigikogu (parliament) have?
- Question 2 of 36Constitution
How long may a person be held without the authorisation of a court after being detained on a criminal charge?
- Question 3 of 36Citizenship Act
Estonian citizenship by naturalisation may be refused to a person who, among other grounds:
- Question 4 of 36Constitution
By whom is justice administered in Estonia?
- Question 5 of 36Constitution
Which statement about the right to freedom of religion and conscience is correct? (§40–41)
- Question 6 of 36Constitution
What is the name of Estonia's central bank named in the Constitution?
- Question 7 of 36Constitution
Which right regarding movement do Estonian citizens have under §36?
- Question 8 of 36Constitution
Who declares a state of war and mobilisation, and on whose proposal?
- Question 9 of 36Citizenship Act
Under the Constitution (§8), no one may be deprived of Estonian citizenship acquired by birth. What else does §8 protect?
- Question 10 of 36Citizenship Act
The oath taken when acquiring Estonian citizenship by naturalisation is a promise to:
- Question 11 of 36Constitution
What is the minimum age to stand as a candidate for the Riigikogu?
- Question 12 of 36Constitution
What does the Constitution say about education for school-age children?
- Question 13 of 36Constitution
What are the colours of the Estonian national flag?
- Question 14 of 36Citizenship Act
What is the minimum age at which a person applies for naturalisation in their own name?
- Question 15 of 36Citizenship Act
Which of the following is a condition for acquiring citizenship by naturalisation?
- Question 16 of 36Constitution
According to §1 of the Constitution, in whom is the supreme power of the state vested?
- Question 17 of 36Citizenship Act
How is Estonian citizenship acquired or held? (Citizenship Act §5)
- Question 18 of 36Constitution
What is the minimum age to be elected President of the Republic?
- Question 19 of 36Constitution
For how long is the Riigikogu elected?
- Question 20 of 36Constitution
According to §44, everyone has the right to:
- Question 21 of 36Citizenship Act
A person who acquires Estonian citizenship by naturalisation is generally required to:
- Question 22 of 36Constitution
Who elects the President of the Republic?
- Question 23 of 36Constitution
A person charged with a criminal offence is:
- Question 24 of 36Constitution
Who reviews whether legislation is in conformity with the Constitution and the law as an independent official?
- Question 25 of 36Constitution
What is the official language of Estonia?
- Question 26 of 36Constitution
According to §27, what is described as 'the foundation of the preservation and growth of the nation and the basis of society'?
- Question 27 of 36Constitution
At what age does a person gain the right to vote in Riigikogu elections?
- Question 28 of 36Citizenship Act
How long must an applicant for naturalisation generally have lived in Estonia on a long-term / permanent residence basis?
- Question 29 of 36Citizenship Act
A child acquires Estonian citizenship by birth if:
- Question 30 of 36Constitution
What are the units of local government in Estonia?
- Question 31 of 36Constitution
Which body is the highest court and also carries out constitutional review?
- Question 32 of 36Constitution
How can the Constitution be amended?
- Question 33 of 36Constitution
Who represents the Government of the Republic and directs its work?
- Question 34 of 36Constitution
Which statement about equality is in the Constitution?
- Question 35 of 36Constitution
The National Audit Office (Riigikontroll) is:
- Question 36 of 36Constitution
For how long is the President of the Republic elected, and for how many consecutive terms?
This is independent study material based on the public texts of the Constitution and the Citizenship Act — it is not the official Harno question set. The real exam's number of questions, time limit and pass mark are set by Harno; the 60% here is only a practice target. See the full guide for the official sources.