Danish Citizenship Test Practice (Indfødsretsprøven) 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

1. Question 1 sur 25

   What form of government does Denmark have under the Constitution (Grundloven)?

   • AA federal republic
   • BA constitutional monarchy
   • CAn absolute monarchy
   • DA republic with a president
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. A constitutional monarchy

   Section 2 of the Constitution says the form of government is a limited (constitutional) monarchy. The monarch is head of state, but elected politicians hold the political power.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Under the Constitution, who holds the power to make laws?

   • AThe King and the Folketing together
   • BThe courts and the police
   • CThe government ministers on their own
   • DThe regions and municipalities
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The King and the Folketing together

   Section 3 divides power three ways: lawmaking lies with the King and the Folketing together, executive power with the King through the ministers, and judicial power with the courts.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Who holds the judicial power in Denmark?

   • AThe courts
   • BThe prime minister
   • CThe Folketing
   • DThe municipalities
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The courts

   Under the division of powers in section 3, the courts hold the judicial power.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Which church is the Danish people's church (folkekirken) and supported by the state?

   • AThe Roman Catholic Church
   • BThe Church of England (Anglican)
   • CThe Eastern Orthodox Church
   • DThe Evangelical-Lutheran Church
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The Evangelical-Lutheran Church

   Section 4 says the Evangelical-Lutheran Church is the Danish people's church and is supported by the state.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   What is the largest number of members the Folketing can have?

   • A179
   • B650
   • C349
   • D101
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. 179

   The Folketing has at most 179 members. Section 28 says 2 of them are elected in the Faroe Islands and 2 in Greenland.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   How many members of the Folketing are elected in Greenland?

   • ANone
   • B2
   • C5
   • D1
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. 2

   Two members are elected in Greenland and two in the Faroe Islands.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   For how long are members of the Folketing elected?

   • AFour years
   • BSix years
   • CFive years
   • DThree years
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Four years

   Members are elected for four years, and a new election must be held before the period ends.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   How are members of the Folketing elected?

   • ABy the municipal councils in each region
   • BBy a show of hands at town meetings
   • CIn general, direct and secret elections
   • DBy the King, from a list of party names
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. In general, direct and secret elections

   Section 31 says members are chosen in general, direct and secret elections.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   What happens if the Folketing passes a vote of no confidence in the prime minister?

   • AThe Supreme Court must decide what happens next
   • BThe government must resign or call an election
   • CNothing, because the King decides
   • DThe prime minister stays for one more year
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. The government must resign or call an election

   Under section 15, a minister must leave after a vote of no confidence. If it is against the prime minister, the government resigns unless an election is called.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Who can demand a referendum on a law the Folketing has just passed?

    • AThe Supreme Court
    • BA third of the members
    • CAny single member
    • DThe mayor of Copenhagen
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A third of the members

    Under section 42, one third of the members of the Folketing can demand a referendum within three weekdays. Some laws, such as tax and budget laws, cannot be put to a vote this way.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    What majority in the Folketing is needed to hand some powers to an international body without a referendum?

    • AFive-sixths
    • BThree-quarters
    • CTwo-thirds
    • DA simple majority
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Five-sixths

    Section 20 requires a five-sixths majority. If only a normal majority votes yes and the government keeps the bill, it goes to a referendum.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    How can a tax be introduced or changed in Denmark?

    • ABy the tax office alone
    • BBy a local mayor
    • CBy order of the King
    • DOnly by law
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only by law

    Section 43 says no tax may be introduced, changed or abolished except by law.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    According to the Constitution, what must judges follow?

    • AAdvice from the police
    • BOnly the law
    • COrders from the Folketing
    • DThe wishes of the government
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Only the law

    Section 64 says judges must follow only the law. They cannot be dismissed or moved against their will except by a court judgment or a court reform.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Who takes part in criminal trials alongside professional judges, as the Constitution says?

    • APolice officers who led the case
    • BMembers of the Folketing
    • COrdinary citizens (lay judges)
    • DPriests from the church
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Ordinary citizens (lay judges)

    Section 65 says lay people (ordinary citizens) take part in criminal cases. Court cases should also be public and oral as far as possible.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    What must happen before a change to the Constitution can take effect?

    • AA vote in every municipal council of Denmark
    • BA decision by the Supreme Court and the King
    • CA signature from the prime minister alone
    • DAn election, a second vote and a referendum
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. An election, a second vote and a referendum

    Under section 88, a new Folketing must pass the change again after an election, and then voters decide in a referendum.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    In a referendum on a new Constitution, how many of ALL voters must vote yes, as well as a majority of those who vote?

    • AAt least 25%
    • BAt least 10%
    • CAt least 75%
    • DAt least 40%
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least 40%

    Section 88 says a constitutional change needs a majority of those voting and at least 40% of all voters.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    If someone is arrested, within how many hours must they be brought before a judge?

    • A72 hours
    • B24 hours
    • C12 hours
    • D48 hours
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 24 hours

    Section 71 says anyone who is arrested must be brought before a judge within 24 hours.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    When may the police normally search your home?

    • AOnly with written permission from the mayor
    • BWhenever any police officer thinks it might be useful
    • COnly with a court order or where a law allows it
    • DNever, not even when a serious crime happens
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Only with a court order or where a law allows it

    Section 72 says the home is inviolable. A search needs a court order unless a law allows an exception.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    What does the Constitution say about censorship?

    • AThe King can order it at any time
    • BIt applies only to television
    • CIt may be used during election campaigns
    • DIt may never be introduced again
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. It may never be introduced again

    Section 77 gives everyone the right to publish their thoughts, under responsibility to the courts. Censorship may never be introduced again.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Do you need permission from the authorities to start an association (forening)?

    • AYes, from the municipality
    • BYes, from the Folketing
    • CNo, if the purpose is lawful
    • DYes, from the local police station
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No, if the purpose is lawful

    Section 78 gives the right to form associations for any lawful purpose without permission in advance.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    What does the Constitution say about citizens meeting in groups?

    • AThey may meet unarmed without permission
    • BOnly political parties may hold meetings
    • CMeetings are allowed indoors only
    • DAll meetings need permission from the police
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. They may meet unarmed without permission

    Section 79 gives citizens the right to gather unarmed without asking permission. Outdoor meetings can be banned if they are a danger to public peace.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Must all children in Denmark go to a public school (folkeskole)?

    • AYes, and private schools are not allowed
    • BNo, and education is completely optional
    • CNo, but they must get an equal education
    • DYes, every child must attend until age 18
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No, but they must get an equal education

    Section 76 gives children the right to free public education, but parents may arrange an equal education themselves. Education is compulsory, not the public school.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Which stone is often called Denmark's baptismal certificate (dåbsattest)?

    • AKnud the Great's stone in Ribe
    • BThe runestone at Roskilde
    • CGorm the Old's runestone at Hedeby
    • DHarald Bluetooth's Jelling stone
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Harald Bluetooth's Jelling stone

    Harald Bluetooth raised the large Jelling stone around 965. It tells that he made the Danes Christian, so it is called Denmark's baptismal certificate.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Who raised the runestone with the first known use of the name 'Denmark' inside the country?

    • AKnud the Great
    • BHarald Bluetooth
    • CGorm the Old
    • DSvend Forkbeard
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Gorm the Old

    Gorm the Old raised a runestone for his wife Thyra around 955. It is the first known use of the name inside the country.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Who built ring fortresses such as Trelleborg, Fyrkat and Aggersborg around 980?

    • AValdemar Atterdag
    • BHarald Bluetooth
    • CMargrete 1
    • DChristian 4
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Harald Bluetooth

    Harald Bluetooth had the ring fortresses built around 980. It shows the king could collect taxes and gather many workers.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 36 of 45 correct, including at least 4 of the 5 questions on Danish values