Poland Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026: Quiz di prova 2

1. Domanda 1 di 25

   Until what age is education compulsory in Poland, according to the Constitution?

   • A14
   • B16
   • C21
   • D18
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   Risposta: D. 18

   Article 70 makes education compulsory until the age of 18. Education in public schools is free.

2. Domanda 2 di 25

   What does the Constitution say about media censorship?

   • AOnly foreign media are censored
   • BThe government approves all news first
   • CPreventive censorship of the media is forbidden
   • DCensorship is allowed during elections
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   Risposta: C. Preventive censorship of the media is forbidden

   Article 54 guarantees freedom of expression and forbids preventive censorship of the media.

3. Domanda 3 di 25

   What does the Constitution say about a person accused of a crime?

   • AThey have no right to a lawyer
   • BThey are guilty until the police decide
   • CThey are presumed innocent until a final court judgment
   • DThey must prove they are innocent
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   Risposta: C. They are presumed innocent until a final court judgment

   Article 42 gives the right to a defence and the presumption of innocence until a final judgment.

4. Domanda 4 di 25

   What does the Constitution guarantee about religion?

   • AFreedom of faith, and no one can be forced to take part in religious practices
   • BEveryone must belong to a church
   • CReligion is banned in public
   • DOnly one religion may be practised
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   Risposta: A. Freedom of faith, and no one can be forced to take part in religious practices

   Article 53 guarantees freedom of faith and religion.

5. Domanda 5 di 25

   Whom can anyone ask for help if a public authority violates their rights?

   • AThe Marshal of the Senate
   • BThe voivode's driver
   • CThe Commissioner for Citizens' Rights (Ombudsman)
   • DThe Supreme Audit Office
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   Risposta: C. The Commissioner for Citizens' Rights (Ombudsman)

   Article 80 lets anyone apply to the Commissioner for Citizens' Rights (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich) for help.

6. Domanda 6 di 25

   Which duty does the Constitution give to every Polish citizen?

   • ASpeaking two languages
   • BLoyalty to the Republic of Poland and concern for the common good
   • COwning property
   • DMembership of a party
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   Risposta: B. Loyalty to the Republic of Poland and concern for the common good

   Article 82 makes loyalty to the Republic and concern for the common good a duty of every citizen.

7. Domanda 7 di 25

   Which public duty does Article 84 of the Constitution mention?

   • AOwning a flag
   • BPaying taxes
   • CLearning a musical instrument
   • DAttending church
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   Risposta: B. Paying taxes

   Everyone must meet their public duties, including paying taxes, as set by statute.

8. Domanda 8 di 25

   What does the Constitution say about defending the homeland?

   • AOnly volunteers may defend Poland
   • BIt is a duty of every citizen, with substitute service for those whose beliefs forbid military service
   • CIt applies only to men over 30
   • DIt is a duty only of professional soldiers
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   Risposta: B. It is a duty of every citizen, with substitute service for those whose beliefs forbid military service

   Article 85 makes defence of the homeland a duty of every Polish citizen and allows substitute service.

9. Domanda 9 di 25

   How many deputies (posłowie) sit in the Sejm?

   • A560
   • B100
   • C460
   • D360
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   Risposta: C. 460

   Article 96 says the Sejm has 460 deputies.

10. Domanda 10 di 25

    How many senators sit in the Polish Senate?

    • A50
    • B460
    • C100
    • D150
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    Risposta: C. 100

    Article 97 says the Senate has 100 senators.

11. Domanda 11 di 25

    How long is the term of the Sejm and the Senate?

    • A6 years
    • B5 years
    • C3 years
    • D4 years
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    Risposta: D. 4 years

    Both chambers are elected for four-year terms.

12. Domanda 12 di 25

    What is the minimum age to be elected to the Sejm?

    • A21
    • B18
    • C30
    • D25
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    Risposta: A. 21

    Article 99 says candidates for the Sejm must be at least 21 on election day.

13. Domanda 13 di 25

    What is the minimum age to be elected to the Senate?

    • A35
    • B25
    • C21
    • D30
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    Risposta: D. 30

    Article 99 says candidates for the Senate must be at least 30 on election day.

14. Domanda 14 di 25

    Which word describes how seats in the Sejm are shared out after an election?

    • AProportional
    • BLottery-based
    • CAppointed
    • DHereditary
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    Risposta: A. Proportional

    Sejm elections are universal, equal, direct and proportional, with a secret ballot.

15. Domanda 15 di 25

    What is the National Assembly (Zgromadzenie Narodowe)?

    • AThe Sejm and the Senate sitting together
    • BA meeting of all mayors
    • CThe government and the courts together
    • DThe President's advisers
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    Risposta: A. The Sejm and the Senate sitting together

    In cases set by the Constitution, the Sejm and the Senate meet in a joint sitting as the National Assembly, chaired by the Marshal of the Sejm.

16. Domanda 16 di 25

    The Sejm has passed a bill. How long does the Senate have to adopt, amend or reject it?

    • A30 days
    • B90 days
    • C1 year
    • D7 days
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    Risposta: A. 30 days

    The Senate has 30 days. If it does nothing, the bill counts as adopted as the Sejm passed it.

17. Domanda 17 di 25

    How many days does the President have to sign a bill?

    • A7 days
    • B30 days
    • C21 days
    • D60 days
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    Risposta: C. 21 days

    Article 122 gives the President 21 days to sign a bill, unless he sends it to the Constitutional Tribunal or back to the Sejm.

18. Domanda 18 di 25

    The President returns a bill to the Sejm (a veto). What majority does the Sejm need to pass it again?

    • AThree-fifths
    • BTwo-thirds
    • CUnanimity
    • DSimple majority
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    Risposta: A. Three-fifths

    The Sejm can pass the bill again by a three-fifths majority. The President must then sign it within 7 days.

19. Domanda 19 di 25

    When is the result of a nationwide referendum in Poland binding?

    • AAlways, whatever the turnout
    • BWhen at least 10% vote
    • CWhen more than half of those entitled to vote take part
    • DOnly if the Senate agrees
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    Risposta: C. When more than half of those entitled to vote take part

    Article 125 says a referendum result is binding if more than half of eligible voters take part.

20. Domanda 20 di 25

    How long is the President's term of office in Poland?

    • A5 years
    • B7 years
    • C6 years
    • D4 years
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    Risposta: A. 5 years

    The President is elected directly for 5 years.

21. Domanda 21 di 25

    How many times can a person be elected President of Poland?

    • ATwice at most (re-elected only once)
    • BWithout limit
    • COnce only
    • DThree times
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    Risposta: A. Twice at most (re-elected only once)

    Article 127 says the President may be re-elected only for one more term.

22. Domanda 22 di 25

    What is the minimum age to stand for President of Poland?

    • A40
    • B30
    • C21
    • D35
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    Risposta: D. 35

    A candidate must be at least 35 on election day and be supported by at least 100,000 voters' signatures.

23. Domanda 23 di 25

    No presidential candidate wins more than half of the valid votes. What happens?

    • AThe election is repeated after a year
    • BA second round between the two leading candidates is held 14 days later
    • CThe Sejm chooses the President
    • DThe oldest candidate wins
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    Risposta: B. A second round between the two leading candidates is held 14 days later

    If no one gets more than half of the valid votes, a run-off between the top two is held 14 days after the first round.

24. Domanda 24 di 25

    Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in Poland?

    • AThe Prime Minister
    • BThe President
    • CThe Minister of the Interior
    • DThe Marshal of the Sejm
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    Risposta: B. The President

    Article 134 makes the President the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. In peacetime he commands through the Minister of National Defence.

25. Domanda 25 di 25

    The President dies in office. Who temporarily carries out the President's duties?

    • AThe oldest senator
    • BThe First President of the Supreme Court
    • CThe Marshal of the Sejm
    • DThe Prime Minister
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    Risposta: C. The Marshal of the Sejm

    The Marshal of the Sejm acts as President until a new one is elected. If he cannot, the Marshal of the Senate takes over.

Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.