Constitution & Citizenship Act — free mock exam

1. Question 1 of 36

   Constitution

   At what age does a person gain the right to vote in Riigikogu elections?

   16182125
2. Question 2 of 36

   Constitution

   Who represents the Government of the Republic and directs its work?

   The PresidentThe Prime MinisterThe Chancellor of JusticeThe Speaker of the Riigikogu
3. Question 3 of 36

   Constitution

   The National Audit Office (Riigikontroll) is:

   A courtAn independent state body that audits the use of public funds and assetsA committee of the GovernmentA department of the central bank
4. Question 4 of 36

   Citizenship Act

   A person who acquires Estonian citizenship by naturalisation is generally required to:

   Keep every other citizenship they holdBe released from, or lose, their previous citizenshipPass a second language exam after 5 yearsReside abroad for 2 years first
5. Question 5 of 36

   Constitution

   What is the minimum age to be elected President of the Republic?

   35404550
6. Question 6 of 36

   Citizenship Act

   Under the Constitution (§8), no one may be deprived of Estonian citizenship acquired by birth. What else does §8 protect?

   No one may be deprived of citizenship because of their beliefsCitizenship is automatically lost after 5 years abroadDual citizens must choose one citizenship at 18Citizenship can be revoked by the Government at will
7. Question 7 of 36

   Constitution

   How many members does the Riigikogu (parliament) have?

   199101100121
8. Question 8 of 36

   Constitution

   What is the minimum age to stand as a candidate for the Riigikogu?

   18212540
9. Question 9 of 36

   Citizenship Act

   What is the minimum age at which a person applies for naturalisation in their own name?

   13151821
10. Question 10 of 36

    Constitution

    Who reviews whether legislation is in conformity with the Constitution and the law as an independent official?

    The Chancellor of Justice (Õiguskantsler)The Auditor GeneralThe PresidentThe Prime Minister
11. Question 11 of 36

    Citizenship Act

    How is Estonian citizenship acquired or held? (Citizenship Act §5)

    Only by birthBy birth, by naturalisation, by restoration, and it can also be lostOnly by naturalisationBy purchase or investment
12. Question 12 of 36

    Constitution

    Who declares a state of war and mobilisation, and on whose proposal?

    The Government, on its own initiativeThe Riigikogu, on a proposal of the PresidentThe President aloneThe Supreme Court
13. Question 13 of 36

    Constitution

    What is the official language of Estonia?

    Estonian and RussianEstonianEstonian and EnglishAny language of a national minority
14. Question 14 of 36

    Constitution

    What are the units of local government in Estonia?

    Counties onlyRural municipalities and citiesRegions and districtsParishes only
15. Question 15 of 36

    Constitution

    How can the Constitution be amended?

    Only by the PresidentBy referendum, by two successive compositions of the Riigikogu, or urgently by a 4/5 Riigikogu decision followed by a 3/4 voteBy a simple majority of the GovernmentBy decision of the Supreme Court
16. Question 16 of 36

    Constitution

    According to §1 of the Constitution, in whom is the supreme power of the state vested?

    The RiigikoguThe PresidentThe peopleThe Government
17. Question 17 of 36

    Citizenship Act

    Which of the following is a condition for acquiring citizenship by naturalisation?

    Knowledge of Estonian at level A2Knowledge of Estonian at level B1 and knowledge of the Constitution and the Citizenship ActNo language requirementOnly a clean criminal record
18. Question 18 of 36

    Constitution

    What are the colours of the Estonian national flag?

    Blue, black and whiteBlue, white and greenBlue and whiteBlack, white and red
19. Question 19 of 36

    Constitution

    Which statement about the right to freedom of religion and conscience is correct? (§40–41)

    The state prescribes an official churchThere is no state church; everyone has freedom of conscience, religion and thought, and no one may be compelled to change their beliefsOnly registered religions are allowedReligious practice requires a government permit
20. Question 20 of 36

    Citizenship Act

    The oath taken when acquiring Estonian citizenship by naturalisation is a promise to:

    Serve in the Defence Forces for 10 yearsBe loyal to the constitutional order of EstoniaOnly speak Estonian at homeRenounce all property abroad
21. Question 21 of 36

    Constitution

    By whom is justice administered in Estonia?

    The Ministry of JusticeSolely by the courtsThe Chancellor of JusticeThe Prosecutor's Office
22. Question 22 of 36

    Constitution

    According to §44, everyone has the right to:

    Free housing from the stateFreely obtain information disseminated for public useA government jobVote from the age of 16
23. Question 23 of 36

    Constitution

    Who elects the President of the Republic?

    The people, by direct voteThe Riigikogu, or an electoral body if the Riigikogu failsThe GovernmentThe Supreme Court
24. Question 24 of 36

    Constitution

    Which body is the highest court and also carries out constitutional review?

    The Supreme Court (Riigikohus)The Constitutional CourtThe circuit courtThe Riigikogu
25. Question 25 of 36

    Constitution

    According to §27, what is described as 'the foundation of the preservation and growth of the nation and the basis of society'?

    The RiigikoguThe familyThe Estonian languagePrivate property
26. Question 26 of 36

    Constitution

    Which right regarding movement do Estonian citizens have under §36?

    They may be expelled from Estonia by court orderNo Estonian citizen may be expelled from Estonia or prevented from settling in EstoniaThey need a permit to leave the countryThey lose citizenship if they live abroad for 5 years
27. Question 27 of 36

    Citizenship Act

    How long must an applicant for naturalisation generally have lived in Estonia on a long-term / permanent residence basis?

    At least 8 years, of which the last 5 years permanentlyAt least 3 yearsAt least 15 yearsThere is no residence requirement
28. Question 28 of 36

    Constitution

    A person charged with a criminal offence is:

    Presumed guilty until proven innocentPresumed innocent until a court judgment enters into forceDetained until trial in all casesNot entitled to a defence lawyer
29. Question 29 of 36

    Constitution

    For how long is the Riigikogu elected?

    3 years4 years5 years6 years
30. Question 30 of 36

    Constitution

    For how long is the President of the Republic elected, and for how many consecutive terms?

    4 years, no limit5 years, maximum two consecutive terms5 years, one term only7 years, maximum two terms
31. Question 31 of 36

    Constitution

    What is the name of Estonia's central bank named in the Constitution?

    Eesti Pank (Bank of Estonia)SEBThe State TreasuryThe National Audit Office
32. Question 32 of 36

    Citizenship Act

    Estonian citizenship by naturalisation may be refused to a person who, among other grounds:

    Has lived abroad for more than one yearDoes not observe the constitutional order, or has acted against the Estonian state and its securityDoes not own real estate in EstoniaIs over 65 years of age
33. Question 33 of 36

    Constitution

    How long may a person be held without the authorisation of a court after being detained on a criminal charge?

    24 hours48 hours72 hoursUntil the investigation ends
34. Question 34 of 36

    Citizenship Act

    A child acquires Estonian citizenship by birth if:

    The child is born on Estonian territory, regardless of the parentsAt least one parent is an Estonian citizen at the time of the child's birthBoth parents are Estonian citizensThe child later passes a language exam
35. Question 35 of 36

    Constitution

    What does the Constitution say about education for school-age children?

    It is optionalIt is compulsory and, in state and local-government general education schools, free of chargeIt is compulsory but always paid for by parentsIt is provided only in private schools
36. Question 36 of 36

    Constitution

    Which statement about equality is in the Constitution?

    Only citizens are equal before the lawEveryone is equal before the lawEquality applies only in court proceedingsEquality may be limited by government decree

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.