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Sweden Citizenship Test Practice (Society Test) 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 3 for the Sweden Citizenship Test Practice (Society Test): 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Citizenship
  • Sweden
  • 80 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 25

    Which fundamental law decides who becomes king or queen?
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    Answer: A. The Act of Succession (Successionsordningen)

    Sweden has four fundamental laws. The Act of Succession decides who inherits the throne.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Which fundamental law protects the right to publish books and newspapers?
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    Answer: B. The Freedom of the Press Act (Tryckfrihetsförordningen)

    The Freedom of the Press Act protects free expression in printed media.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    According to the Instrument of Government (Regeringsformen), where does all public power in Sweden come from?
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    Answer: D. The people

    The Instrument of Government says all public power comes from the people.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Which right lets everyone walk, camp and pick berries in nature, even on land they do not own?
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    Answer: C. The right of public access (allemansrätten)

    Allemansrätten is protected in the Instrument of Government and lets everyone enjoy nature, with respect for owners and wildlife.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Under the right of public access, which of these is NOT allowed?
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    Answer: B. Walking through someone's private garden

    You may walk, cycle, paddle and pick berries and mushrooms, but not walk on farmers' fields or through private gardens.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How often are elections to the Riksdag held?
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    Answer: B. Every four years

    Elections to the Riksdag, the regions and the municipalities are held at the same time every four years.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What is the minimum age to vote in Swedish elections?
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    Answer: B. 18

    You must be 18 to vote.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Who may vote in elections to the Riksdag?
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    Answer: D. Swedish citizens aged 18 or over

    You must be a Swedish citizen to vote in Riksdag elections.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    A non-EU, non-Nordic citizen aged 18 wants to vote in municipal and regional elections. What is required?
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    Answer: A. Being registered as living in Sweden (folkbokförd) for a total of three years

    Citizens of other countries can vote in municipal and regional elections after three years of folkbokföring. EU and Nordic citizens only need to be folkbokförda.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    What share of the national vote must a party get to win seats in the Riksdag?
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    Answer: B. At least 4%

    A party needs at least 4% of the votes to enter the Riksdag. Seats are shared in proportion to the votes.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How often are elections to the European Parliament held?
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    Answer: C. Every five years

    EU Parliament elections are held every five years, while Swedish elections are every four years.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    What did Swedish voters decide in the 2003 referendum on the euro?
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    Answer: B. To keep the krona and not adopt the euro

    In 2003 voters rejected replacing the krona with the euro. Swedish referendums are advisory.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How do you vote in a Swedish election?
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    Answer: C. In secret, behind a screen

    Voting is secret. You choose your ballot behind a screen, and a voting card is posted to you before the election.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    At what age can a person be prosecuted for a crime in Sweden (straffmyndig)?
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    Answer: B. 15

    The age of criminal responsibility is 15. For younger children, the social services decide what happens.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    In which court do most criminal and civil cases start?
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    Answer: C. The district court (tingsrätten)

    Cases start in the district court. They can be appealed to the court of appeal, and some go on to the Supreme Court.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the highest general court in Sweden?
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    Answer: A. The Supreme Court (Högsta domstolen)

    The Supreme Court hears only certain important cases that have already been through the district court and the court of appeal.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What are lay judges (nämndemän)?
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    Answer: D. Members of the public who sit with the judge in the district court

    Lay judges represent the public in court. They are appointed by the political parties.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Who decides whether a suspect will be charged and taken to court?
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    Answer: D. A prosecutor (åklagare)

    The Prosecution Authority decides whether a suspect is brought before a court.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What does the principle that a person is presumed innocent mean?
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    Answer: D. Nobody is guilty until a court has convicted them

    Legal certainty (rättssäkerhet) means equal treatment, a fair trial and innocence until proven guilty in court.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the principle of public access to official documents (offentlighetsprincipen)?
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    Answer: C. Documents from public authorities are open to everyone unless they are secret

    Official documents are public unless covered by secrecy, so anyone, including journalists, can ask to see them.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    How are the public service broadcasters SVT, SR and UR funded?
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    Answer: D. By a fee collected through taxes, with no advertising

    Public service media must be independent, may not sell advertising and are funded by a fee collected through taxes.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    Can a person who gives information to the media stay anonymous?
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    Answer: B. Yes, sources are protected and may stay anonymous

    Swedish law protects sources: people may give information to the media without punishment and may remain anonymous.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    In which year did the UN present the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
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    Answer: D. 1948

    The declaration was presented in 1948 and has 30 articles. The UN itself was founded in 1945.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    In 1979 Sweden became the first country in the world to ban what?
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    Answer: D. Physical punishment of children

    Sweden was the first country to ban corporal punishment of children, in 1979.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    In which year did the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child become Swedish law?
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    Answer: D. 2020

    The Convention on the Rights of the Child (Barnkonventionen) became Swedish law in 2020.

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