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Key Facts: Estonian Basic-School Civics Exam Exam

150 minutes / single written paper

Written paper mixing short-answer, analytical and opinion-essay (arvamuslugu) tasks; each candidate is given the Constitution as a permitted reference

SA Innove / Harno, Põhikooli ühiskonnaõpetuse lõpueksami läbiviimisjuhend

At least half of available points to pass

General completion threshold for Estonia's basic-school final exams to be recorded as 'sooritatud' (completed)

Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium, Põhikooli lõpetamise ja vastuvõtuprotsess

9 valikeksam subject options

Ühiskonnaõpetus is one of nine elective choices (alongside e.g. Bioloogia, Ajalugu, Inglise keel B1) for the third of three required basic-school exams

Harno, Põhikooli valikeksam

~1,484 candidates, 2nd most popular

Recent-year candidate count for the civics valikeksam, second in popularity only to English among the nine elective options

Harno, Põhikooli valikeksam statistics

16 questions / 30 minutes / 12 correct to pass

Optional add-on Estonian Constitution and Citizenship Act knowledge exam available to civics candidates, requested by 1 February

Riigi Teataja, Kodakondsuse taotleja Eesti Vabariigi põhiseaduse ja Kodakondsuse seaduse tundmise eksami läbiviimise kord

6 May 2026

2025/2026 exam date for the Ühiskonnaõpetus valikeksam, within the 6-8 May 2026 valikeksam window

Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium, EKSAMITE KALENDER 2026

Free 100-question MCQ study bank for Estonia's põhikooli ühiskonnaõpetuse valikeksam (Grade 9), covering the civic knowledge behind the full III kooliaste (7.-9. klass) curriculum: the Constitution and state institutions, local government, rule of law, citizen rights and duties, democracy/elections/civic participation and media literacy, economy and personal finance, and EU/NATO/international relations. Official exam: single 150-minute written paper mixing short-answer, analytical and opinion-essay (arvamuslugu) tasks, scheduled 6 May 2026 within the 6-8 May 2026 valikeksam window. Each candidate is given a copy of the Constitution as a permitted reference. Pass threshold is at least half the available points. Civics is one of nine valikeksam options (not compulsory) and draws roughly 1,484 candidates in recent years, second only to English. Choosing civics also lets students opt into a separate 16-question Estonian Constitution and Citizenship Act knowledge exam useful for citizenship applications. No fee, since basic education is free. Not an official-format simulation - the real exam requires an open-response paper with an opinion essay.

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1What form of government does Estonia have under its Constitution?
A.A parliamentary republic
B.A presidential republic
C.A constitutional monarchy
D.A federal republic
Explanation: Estonia's Constitution establishes it as a parliamentary republic, meaning the Riigikogu (parliament) and the government that wins its confidence hold the center of political power, while the President's role is mostly representative. Executive power in daily governance rests with the Prime Minister and the Government, not directly with the President.
2Who serves as Estonia's head of state?
A.The President
B.The Prime Minister
C.The Chairman (Speaker) of the Riigikogu
D.The Chief Justice of the Riigikohus
Explanation: The President of the Republic (Vabariigi President) is Estonia's head of state, representing the country domestically and internationally and performing constitutional duties such as promulgating laws and appointing officials on the recommendation of other bodies. The President's function is mostly representative rather than governing day to day, which is the Government's role.
3Who is the head of government in Estonia, directing the work of ministries and day-to-day policy?
A.The Prime Minister
B.The President
C.The Speaker of the Riigikogu
D.The Chancellor of Justice
Explanation: The Prime Minister (peaminister) heads the Vabariigi Valitsus (Government) and leads the ministers who run individual ministries, directing domestic and foreign policy implementation day to day. The President nominates a Prime Minister candidate, but it is the Government itself, backed by the Riigikogu's confidence, that then governs.
4What is the name of Estonia's national parliament?
A.Riigikogu
B.Seimas
C.Saeima
D.Sejm
Explanation: Estonia's unicameral national parliament is called the Riigikogu. It is the country's sole legislative body, adopting laws, approving the state budget, and confirming the Government.
5How many members sit in the Riigikogu?
A.101
B.100
C.95
D.121
Explanation: The Riigikogu has 101 members, a number fixed directly in the Constitution. This size is comparatively small among European parliaments, reflecting Estonia's population.
6What is the length of a Riigikogu member's term of office?
A.Four years
B.Three years
C.Five years
D.Six years
Explanation: Riigikogu members are elected for a four-year term, after which the whole parliament stands for re-election. This is shorter than the President's five-year term, so parliamentary and presidential cycles do not automatically align.
7By what electoral method are Riigikogu members chosen?
A.Proportional representation from party and independent candidate lists in multi-member districts
B.A single national first-past-the-post race for all 101 seats
C.Direct election of one member from each of 101 single-member constituencies
D.Appointment by the President based on regional population
Explanation: Riigikogu elections use proportional representation: voters cast ballots in multi-member electoral districts, and seats are allocated to parties (and any qualifying independents) roughly in proportion to their share of the vote, subject to a national threshold. This differs from single-member, winner-take-all systems.
8From what age can an Estonian citizen vote in Riigikogu elections?
A.18
B.16
C.21
D.20
Explanation: Estonian citizens gain the right to vote in Riigikogu (parliamentary) elections at age 18, the general age of legal majority. This differs from local government council elections, where 16- and 17-year-olds have also been allowed to vote since a 2015 constitutional amendment took effect.
9What is the minimum age for a person to run as a Riigikogu candidate?
A.21
B.18
C.25
D.30
Explanation: While the voting age for Riigikogu elections is 18, the Constitution sets a higher minimum age of 21 for candidates themselves. A candidate must have reached this age by election day and hold Estonian citizenship.
10How was Estonia's current Constitution adopted, and when?
A.By a nationwide referendum on 28 June 1992
B.By a simple vote of the Riigikogu in 1991
C.By a decree of the President in 1992
D.By a decision of the Constituent Assembly without any public vote
Explanation: The current Constitution was approved directly by citizens in a nationwide referendum held on 28 June 1992, shortly after independence was restored. Popular ratification, rather than parliamentary or presidential decree, underlines that the Constitution derives its authority from the people.

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