Spain Citizenship Test Practice (CCSE) 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   How many signatures are needed for a popular legislative initiative (a law proposed by citizens)?

   • AAt least 5,000
   • BAt least 1 million
   • CAt least 500,000
   • DAt least 50,000
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. At least 500,000

   Article 87.3 requires no fewer than 500,000 accredited signatures for a popular legislative initiative.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   How is the territory of Spain organised according to Article 137?

   • AInto municipalities, provinces and autonomous communities
   • BInto cantons and districts
   • CInto states and counties
   • DInto regions and departments
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Into municipalities, provinces and autonomous communities

   Article 137 says the State is organised territorially into municipalities, provinces and the autonomous communities that are formed.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What is the basic law of an autonomous community called?

   • AProvincial Code
   • BOrganic Decree
   • CCharter of the Crown
   • DStatute of Autonomy (Estatuto de Autonomía)
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Statute of Autonomy (Estatuto de Autonomía)

   Article 147 says the Statutes of Autonomy are the basic institutional rule of each autonomous community.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   What does Article 14 of the Constitution say?

   • AMen and women have different duties
   • BPublic workers have special rights
   • CSpaniards are equal before the law, with no discrimination for birth, race, sex, religion or opinion
   • DOnly Spanish citizens can own property
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Spaniards are equal before the law, with no discrimination for birth, race, sex, religion or opinion

   Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and bans discrimination for any personal or social condition.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What does the Constitution say about the death penalty?

   • AIt is decided by each autonomous community
   • BIt is decided by a referendum in each case
   • CIt is allowed for murder
   • DIt is abolished
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. It is abolished

   Article 15 protects the right to life, bans torture and abolishes the death penalty. The only exception in the text concerns military law in wartime.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Does Spain have an official state religion?

   • AYes, but only for public schools
   • BYes, Catholicism
   • CNo; no religion has state status
   • DYes, each autonomous community chooses one
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. No; no religion has state status

   Article 16.3 says no religion shall have a state character. Public authorities take into account the beliefs of Spanish society.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Can the police enter your home without your permission?

   • AYes, if the town council agrees
   • BYes, at any time
   • COnly with a court order or in the case of a crime being committed
   • DOnly at night
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Only with a court order or in the case of a crime being committed

   Article 18.2 says the home is inviolable. No entry or search is allowed without consent or a court order, except when a crime is being committed.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does Article 28 of the Constitution say about trade unions?

   • AOnly public workers may join unions
   • BEvery worker must join a union
   • CEveryone may join a union freely, and no one can be forced to join one
   • DUnions need the King's permission to exist
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Everyone may join a union freely, and no one can be forced to join one

   Article 28.1 protects the freedom to join a trade union and says no one can be forced to join one.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does the Constitution say about basic education?

   • AIt is only for Spanish citizens
   • BIt is optional and paid
   • CIt must be religious
   • DIt is compulsory and free
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. It is compulsory and free

   Article 27.4 says basic education is compulsory and free.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Which duty does Article 31 of the Constitution set for everyone?

    • ATo belong to a trade union
    • BTo contribute to public spending through a fair tax system, according to their means
    • CTo vote in every election
    • DTo join the Armed Forces
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. To contribute to public spending through a fair tax system, according to their means

    Article 31 says everyone must contribute to public expenses according to their economic capacity, through a fair and progressive tax system.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    According to Article 35 of the Constitution, what do all Spaniards have?

    • AThe duty to work and the right to work
    • BThe duty to own a home
    • CThe right to a state salary
    • DThe right to retire at 50
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The duty to work and the right to work

    Article 35 sets both the duty to work and the right to work, with free choice of profession and enough pay.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What does Article 30 say about the defence of Spain?

    • AOnly professional soldiers may defend Spain
    • BDefence is the duty of the autonomous communities
    • CSpaniards have the right and the duty to defend Spain
    • DSpain may not have Armed Forces
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Spaniards have the right and the duty to defend Spain

    Article 30.1 says Spaniards have the right and the duty to defend Spain.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What does Article 47 of the Constitution recognise?

    • AThe duty to rent a home
    • BThe right to enjoy decent and adequate housing
    • CThe right to free electricity
    • DThe right to own land in every province
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The right to enjoy decent and adequate housing

    Article 47 says all Spaniards have the right to enjoy decent and adequate housing.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What do the Constitution and the law say about foreigners voting in Spanish municipal elections?

    • AThey may vote in local elections when a treaty or law allows it on a reciprocal basis
    • BThey can vote only for the Senate
    • CThey can vote in all general elections
    • DThey can never vote in any election
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. They may vote in local elections when a treaty or law allows it on a reciprocal basis

    Article 13.2 reserves most Article 23 rights to Spaniards, but a treaty or law may let foreigners vote in municipal elections on a reciprocal basis.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How many questions are in the CCSE test?

    • A40
    • B20
    • C25
    • D30
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 25

    The CCSE has five tasks with 25 questions in total.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    How many correct answers do you need to pass the CCSE?

    • A15 out of 25
    • B18 out of 25
    • C13 out of 25
    • D20 out of 25
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 15 out of 25

    You pass with 15 correct answers out of 25 (60%). Wrong or blank answers do not take points away.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What is the general period of legal residence needed to apply for Spanish nationality by residence?

    • A5 years
    • B3 years
    • C15 years
    • D10 years
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 10 years

    Article 22 of the Civil Code sets 10 years as the general rule. Shorter periods apply to some groups.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    How many years of residence does a person with refugee status need for nationality by residence?

    • A10 years
    • B5 years
    • C2 years
    • D1 year
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 5 years

    Article 22 of the Civil Code says five years are enough for people who have been granted refugee status.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A national of an Ibero-American country, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea or Portugal needs how many years of residence?

    • A10 years
    • B6 months
    • C2 years
    • D5 years
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 2 years

    Article 22 of the Civil Code reduces the period to two years for nationals of these countries and for people of Sephardic origin.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Which Spanish language exam is required for nationality by residence?

    • AA DELE diploma at level C2
    • BA DELE diploma at level A2 or higher
    • CNo language exam is ever required
    • DA university entrance exam
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A DELE diploma at level A2 or higher

    Law 19/2015 requires a DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) exam at level A2 or higher.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Who is exempt from the DELE language exam for nationality?

    • AAnyone who has lived in Spain for 5 years
    • BNationals of countries or territories where Spanish is an official language
    • CAnyone over 40
    • DAnyone who has a Spanish partner
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Nationals of countries or territories where Spanish is an official language

    Law 19/2015 exempts applicants from countries or territories where Spanish is the official language.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What must a new Spanish national over 14 swear or promise?

    • ATo live in Spain for life
    • BLoyalty to the King and obedience to the Constitution and the laws
    • CTo vote in every election
    • DLoyalty to their town council
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Loyalty to the King and obedience to the Constitution and the laws

    Article 23 of the Civil Code requires an oath or promise of loyalty to the King and obedience to the Constitution and the laws.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    In which year did Spain join the European Economic Community?

    • A1992
    • B1978
    • C2002
    • D1986
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 1986

    Spain became a member of the European Economic Community on 1 January 1986.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Who was King of Spain during the return to democracy after the Franco regime?

    • AFelipe V
    • BJuan Carlos I
    • CAlfonso XIII
    • DCarlos III
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Juan Carlos I

    Juan Carlos I reigned from 22 November 1975 to 18 June 2014, the period of the Transition to democracy.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    In which year was Felipe VI proclaimed King of Spain?

    • A2018
    • B1975
    • C2014
    • D2000
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 2014

    Felipe VI was proclaimed King on 19 June 2014, after the abdication of Juan Carlos I.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

Het echte examen: 15 correct out of 25 (60%)