Finland Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   Who elects the Prime Minister?

   • AThe President chooses them alone
   • BVoters elect them directly
   • CThe largest city council
   • DParliament elects them
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   Answer: D. Parliament elects them

   Parliament elects the Prime Minister. The President then appoints the other ministers on the Prime Minister's proposal.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does Parliament approve each year to set the state's expected income and spending?

   • AThe President's speeches
   • BThe municipal tax rates
   • CThe state budget
   • DThe Supreme Court's rulings
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   Answer: C. The state budget

   Using budgetary power is one of Parliament's main tasks. It approves the state budget, which sets the central government's expected income and spending for the coming year.

3. Question 3 of 25

   How long is the term of the President of the Republic?

   • A5 years
   • B6 years
   • C7 years
   • D4 years
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   Answer: B. 6 years

   The President is elected by direct popular vote, and the term of office is six years.

4. Question 4 of 25

   How many terms in a row can the same person serve as President?

   • ATwo
   • BThree
   • CNo limit
   • DOne
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   Answer: A. Two

   The same person may be elected President for no more than two consecutive terms.

5. Question 5 of 25

   In a presidential election, what happens if no candidate wins more than half of the votes?

   • AParliament chooses the winner
   • BThe election is cancelled for 6 years
   • CThe top two meet in a second round
   • DThe oldest candidate wins
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   Answer: C. The top two meet in a second round

   A candidate needs more than half of the votes in the first round. Otherwise, a second round is held two weeks later between the two candidates with the most votes.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Who leads Finland's foreign policy?

   • AThe President, with the Government
   • BThe Supreme Administrative Court
   • CThe Mayor of Helsinki
   • DThe Speaker of Parliament, acting alone
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   Answer: A. The President, with the Government

   Finland's foreign policy is led by the President of the Republic in co-operation with the Government.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Who is the Supreme Commander (Commander-in-Chief) of the Finnish Defence Forces?

   • AThe Chancellor of Justice
   • BThe Speaker
   • CThe Prime Minister
   • DThe President
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   Answer: D. The President

   The President of the Republic is the Supreme Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Which parliamentary committee gives statements on whether bills agree with the Constitution?

   • AThe Administration Committee
   • BThe Constitutional Law Committee
   • CThe Foreign Affairs Committee
   • DThe Employment and Equality Committee
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   Answer: B. The Constitutional Law Committee

   The Constitutional Law Committee (perustuslakivaliokunta) of Parliament gives statements on bills and on whether other matters agree with the Constitution.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Who supervises the lawfulness of the official acts of the Government and the President?

   • AThe Governor of the Bank of Finland
   • BThe President of the Sámi Parliament
   • CThe Speaker of Parliament
   • DThe Chancellor of Justice
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   Answer: D. The Chancellor of Justice

   The Chancellor of Justice (oikeuskansleri) supervises the lawfulness of the official acts of the Government, the ministries and the President.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Who can you complain to if you think an authority or official has not followed the law?

    • AThe Prime Minister's secretary
    • BThe Chief of Defence
    • CThe local parish priest
    • DThe Parliamentary Ombudsman
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    Answer: D. The Parliamentary Ombudsman

    The Parliamentary Ombudsman (eduskunnan oikeusasiamies) oversees legality and fundamental rights. Anyone can complain if they feel an authority or official has not complied with the law.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Which of Finland's two highest courts deals with cases about decisions of the authorities?

    • AThe Supreme Administrative Court
    • BThe European Parliament
    • CThe Supreme Court
    • DThe Constitutional Law Committee of Parliament
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    Answer: A. The Supreme Administrative Court

    The Supreme Administrative Court (korkein hallinto-oikeus) is the highest court in administrative cases, such as appeals against decisions of the authorities.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Who elects the municipal council in a Finnish municipality (kunta)?

    • AThe board of the local church parish
    • BThe Prime Minister, through local offices
    • CIts voters, in municipal elections
    • DThe nearest wellbeing services county
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    Answer: C. Its voters, in municipal elections

    Municipal councillors are elected in municipal elections every four years. The number of councillors depends on the municipality's population.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Since 2023, who organises public health, social and rescue services in most of Finland?

    • AThe Finnish Defence Forces
    • BParish councils of the church
    • CWellbeing services counties
    • DPrivate insurance companies
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    Answer: C. Wellbeing services counties

    Since 2023, wellbeing services counties (hyvinvointialueet) have organised health, social and rescue services. Helsinki organises its own.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Which part of Finland is an autonomous, Swedish-speaking region with its own parliament?

    • AUusimaa
    • BLapland
    • CKainuu
    • DÅland
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    Answer: D. Åland

    Åland (Ahvenanmaa) is an autonomous, demilitarised, Swedish-speaking region. Its own parliament makes laws on Åland's internal affairs.

15. Question 15 of 25

    How many members of the Finnish Parliament does Åland elect?

    • ANone
    • B1
    • C10
    • D5
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    Answer: B. 1

    Åland is its own electoral district and always elects one member of the Finnish Parliament.

16. Question 16 of 25

    At what age can Finnish citizens vote in national elections?

    • A16
    • B21
    • C18
    • D20
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    Answer: C. 18

    Every Finnish citizen who has turned 18 by election day can vote in parliamentary elections.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A non-EU citizen who lives in Finland may be able to vote in which elections?

    • AEvery national election
    • BMunicipal and county elections
    • CParliamentary and presidential elections
    • DPresidential elections only
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    Answer: B. Municipal and county elections

    Only Finnish citizens vote in parliamentary and presidential elections. Foreign residents may vote in municipal and county elections if they meet the conditions.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Citizens of countries outside the EU, Iceland and Norway can vote in municipal elections after how long living in Finland?

    • A10 years
    • B5 years
    • C6 months
    • D2 years
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    Answer: D. 2 years

    Finnish, EU, Icelandic and Norwegian citizens with a home municipality in Finland can vote. Citizens of other countries need at least 2 continuous years of residence in Finland.

19. Question 19 of 25

    How often are European Parliament elections held?

    • AEvery 3 years
    • BEvery 6 years
    • CEvery 5 years
    • DEvery 4 years
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    Answer: C. Every 5 years

    European Parliament elections are held every five years. Finnish citizens and EU citizens who live in Finland can vote.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Can you vote before election day in Finland?

    • AOnly if you live abroad
    • BYes, during advance voting
    • CNo, only on election day
    • DOnly by sending an email
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    Answer: B. Yes, during advance voting

    Advance voting starts on the 11th day before election day, at advance polling stations in Finland and abroad.

21. Question 21 of 25

    How are the members of Parliament chosen?

    • ABy the municipal councils, one each
    • BBy the party leaders after talks
    • CBy the people in a direct vote
    • DBy the President, from a list of experts
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    Answer: C. By the people in a direct vote

    Parliament's 200 members are elected every four years in a direct vote by the people.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does the Constitution say about equality?

    • AOnly taxpayers are equal in law
    • BMen and women have different duties
    • CEveryone is equal before the law
    • DCitizens have more rights in court
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    Answer: C. Everyone is equal before the law

    Everyone has the right to equal treatment. Nobody may be treated differently because of gender, age, religion, disability or similar reasons.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Which punishment does the Constitution forbid?

    • APrison
    • BFines
    • CCommunity service
    • DThe death penalty
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    Answer: D. The death penalty

    No one can be sentenced to death or tortured in Finland.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does freedom of religion and conscience include in Finland?

    • AThe duty to join the Lutheran Church at age 18
    • BThe duty to pay church tax as a non-member
    • CThe right to stop other people from praying
    • DFreedom to choose a religion, or no religion
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    Answer: D. Freedom to choose a religion, or no religion

    Everyone is free to choose their own religion, and people may also choose not to have any religion.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What must you do before you organise a public demonstration in Finland?

    • ANotify the police in advance
    • BPay a fee to the municipality
    • CGet permission from the Government
    • DAsk Parliament to vote on it
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    Answer: A. Notify the police in advance

    People may hold meetings and demonstrations without official permission, but the organiser must notify the police in advance.

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