Poland Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

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

   • A14
   • B16
   • C21
   • D18
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 18

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

2. Vraag 2 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Preventive censorship of the media is forbidden

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

3. Vraag 3 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 4 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 5 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. The Commissioner for Citizens' Rights (Ombudsman)

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

6. Vraag 6 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which public duty does Article 84 of the Constitution mention?

   • AOwning a flag
   • BPaying taxes
   • CLearning a musical instrument
   • DAttending church
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Paying taxes

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

8. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 9 van 25

   How many deputies (posłowie) sit in the Sejm?

   • A560
   • B100
   • C460
   • D360
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 460

   Article 96 says the Sejm has 460 deputies.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    How many senators sit in the Polish Senate?

    • A50
    • B460
    • C100
    • D150
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 100

    Article 97 says the Senate has 100 senators.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

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

    • A6 years
    • B5 years
    • C3 years
    • D4 years
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 4 years

    Both chambers are elected for four-year terms.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

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

    • A21
    • B18
    • C30
    • D25
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 21

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

13. Vraag 13 van 25

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

    • A35
    • B25
    • C21
    • D30
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 30

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

14. Vraag 14 van 25

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

    • AProportional
    • BLottery-based
    • CAppointed
    • DHereditary
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Proportional

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

15. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 30 days

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

17. Vraag 17 van 25

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

    • A7 days
    • B30 days
    • C21 days
    • D60 days
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 18 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 19 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 20 van 25

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

    • A5 years
    • B7 years
    • C6 years
    • D4 years
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 5 years

    The President is elected directly for 5 years.

21. Vraag 21 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Twice at most (re-elected only once)

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

22. Vraag 22 van 25

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

    • A40
    • B30
    • C21
    • D35
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 35

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

23. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 24 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 25 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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