Swiss Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Övningsprov 3

Övningsprov 3 av 3 för Swiss Citizenship Test Practice: 30 fler frågor med svar och förklaringar.

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80 frågor
Kontrollerad 11 oktober 2026

Fråga 1 av 30
Which is the youngest canton?
- Aargau
- Geneva
- Jura
- Ticino
Visa svar
Svar: C. Jura
Jura became the 26th canton in 1979; it was formerly part of Bern.
Fråga 2 av 30
Which three powers are separated in the Swiss state?
- Legislative, executive and judicial
- People, Parliament and press
- Federal, cantonal and communal
- Military, police and courts
Visa svar
Svar: A. Legislative, executive and judicial
Parliament makes laws, the government carries them out and the courts judge. This was introduced in 1848.
Fråga 3 av 30
What is the highest court in Switzerland?
- The Federal Criminal Court
- The Federal Supreme Court
- The Council of States
- The Federal Council
Visa svar
Svar: B. The Federal Supreme Court
The Federal Supreme Court is the final court of appeal; its judges are elected by Parliament.
Fråga 4 av 30
According to legend, which three areas swore an oath on the Rütli meadow in 1291?
- Geneva, Vaud and Valais
- Ticino, Graubünden and Glarus
- Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden
- Zurich, Bern and Lucerne
Visa svar
Svar: C. Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden
The founding legend tells of men from Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden swearing an oath in 1291.
Fråga 5 av 30
Who led the Reformation in Zurich in the 16th century?
- Henry Dunant
- Napoleon
- Ulrich Zwingli
- William Tell
Visa svar
Svar: C. Ulrich Zwingli
Ulrich Zwingli reformed the church in Zurich.
Fråga 6 av 30
What happened in Switzerland in 1798?
- Women got the vote
- The modern federal state was founded
- The Red Cross was founded
- French troops invaded and the Helvetic Republic was created
Visa svar
Svar: D. French troops invaded and the Helvetic Republic was created
Napoleon's forces invaded and set up the centralised Helvetic Republic.
Fråga 7 av 30
At which event in 1815 did the great powers recognise Swiss neutrality?
- The Congress of Vienna
- The founding of the UN
- The Peace of Paris of 1947
- The Treaty of Rome
Visa svar
Svar: A. The Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna fixed Switzerland's neutrality in 1815.
Fråga 8 av 30
What was the Sonderbund War of 1847?
- A short civil war between Catholic-conservative and liberal cantons
- A world war
- A war against Austria
- A dispute about the Gotthard tunnel
Visa svar
Svar: A. A short civil war between Catholic-conservative and liberal cantons
The Sonderbund War was fought between Catholic and liberal cantons.
Fråga 9 av 30
What happened in 1848?
- Switzerland joined the UN
- The first Federal Constitution created the modern federal state
- The canton of Jura was founded
- Women got the right to vote
Visa svar
Svar: B. The first Federal Constitution created the modern federal state
The 1848 Constitution founded the federal state with a federal Parliament and government.
Fråga 10 av 30
When did the current Federal Constitution come into force?
- In 2000, after voters approved it in 1999
- In 1971
- In 1874
- In 1848
Visa svar
Svar: A. In 2000, after voters approved it in 1999
The third Federal Constitution was approved in 1999 and took effect in 2000.
Fråga 11 av 30
Who founded the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva?
- Ulrich Zwingli
- Henry Dunant
- William Tell
- Elisabeth Kopp
Visa svar
Svar: B. Henry Dunant
Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross movement after seeing the Battle of Solferino.
Fråga 12 av 30
What position did Switzerland take in the two world wars?
- It stayed neutral
- It was occupied for both wars
- It fought with France
- It fought with Germany
Visa svar
Svar: A. It stayed neutral
Switzerland remained neutral in the First and Second World Wars.
Fråga 13 av 30
In which year did Swiss women get the right to vote at federal level?
- 1918
- 1990
- 1971
- 1948
Visa svar
Svar: C. 1971
Women's suffrage was approved at federal level on 7 February 1971.
Fråga 14 av 30
Who was the first woman elected to the Federal Council, in 1984?
- Elisabeth Kopp
- Ruth Dreifuss
- Doris Leuthard
- Micheline Calmy-Rey
Visa svar
Svar: A. Elisabeth Kopp
Elisabeth Kopp became the first female Federal Councillor in 1984.
Fråga 15 av 30
Which social insurance was introduced in 1948?
- Car insurance
- Basic health insurance
- Unemployment insurance
- Old-age and survivors' insurance (AHV/AVS)
Visa svar
Svar: D. Old-age and survivors' insurance (AHV/AVS)
The AHV, the first pillar of old-age provision, began in 1948.
Fråga 16 av 30
In which year did Swiss voters approve joining the United Nations?
- 2002
- 1971
- 1992
- 1945
Visa svar
Svar: A. 2002
In March 2002 voters accepted UN membership.
Fråga 17 av 30
What does the abbreviation CH stand for?
- Confederation of Helvetians
- Central Highlands
- Confoederatio Helvetica
- Canton Helvetia
Visa svar
Svar: C. Confoederatio Helvetica
CH is the Latin name Confoederatio Helvetica, shown for example on the 5-franc coin.
Fråga 18 av 30
What is celebrated on 1 August?
- The Swiss National Day
- The founding of the Red Cross
- The end of the Second World War
- Women's suffrage
Visa svar
Svar: A. The Swiss National Day
1 August recalls the legendary founding in 1291 and is a public holiday across Switzerland.
Fråga 19 av 30
What are the four national languages of Switzerland?
- Swiss German, French, Italian and Spanish
- German, French, Italian and Romansh
- German, French, Italian and English
- German, French, Romansh and Latin
Visa svar
Svar: B. German, French, Italian and Romansh
Switzerland has four national languages.
Fråga 20 av 30
Which national language is the mother tongue of the most people?
- Italian
- French
- German
- Romansh
Visa svar
Svar: C. German
About 61% have German as their mother tongue, 23% French, 8% Italian and 0.5% Romansh.
Fråga 21 av 30
Which canton has three official languages?
- Graubünden
- Valais
- Bern
- Fribourg
Visa svar
Svar: A. Graubünden
Graubünden uses German, Romansh and Italian; Bern, Fribourg and Valais are bilingual.
Fråga 22 av 30
Which of these countries does NOT border Switzerland?
- Italy
- Austria
- Belgium
- Liechtenstein
Visa svar
Svar: C. Belgium
Switzerland borders Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein.
Fråga 23 av 30
Which region covers about 60% of Switzerland's area?
- The Alps
- The Central Plateau (Mittelland)
- The lakes
- The Jura
Visa svar
Svar: A. The Alps
The Alps cover about 60% of the land, but most people live in the Mittelland.
Fråga 24 av 30
Which is the largest city in Switzerland?
- Bern
- Basel
- Zurich
- Geneva
Visa svar
Svar: C. Zurich
Zurich is the largest city; Bern is the seat of the federal authorities.
Fråga 25 av 30
Into which sea does the Rhine flow?
- The North Sea
- The Black Sea
- The Mediterranean Sea
- The Baltic Sea
Visa svar
Svar: A. The North Sea
The Rhine, Switzerland's longest river, flows to the North Sea; the Rhone flows to the Mediterranean.
Fråga 26 av 30
In which canton is the Swiss National Park?
- Graubünden
- Valais
- Bern
- Ticino
Visa svar
Svar: A. Graubünden
Switzerland's only national park is in Graubünden.
Fråga 27 av 30
Which emergency number do you call for an ambulance in Switzerland?
- 118
- 112 only
- 144
- 117
Visa svar
Svar: C. 144
144 is the ambulance; 117 is the police and 118 the fire service.
Fråga 28 av 30
Which of these insurances is compulsory for everyone living in Switzerland?
- Basic health insurance
- Travel insurance
- Life insurance
- Private pension (third pillar)
Visa svar
Svar: A. Basic health insurance
Basic health insurance is mandatory; newborn babies must be insured within three months.
Fråga 29 av 30
Who runs the school system in Switzerland?
- Each canton
- The Catholic Church
- The Federal Council alone
- Private companies
Visa svar
Svar: A. Each canton
Each canton organises its own school system.
Fråga 30 av 30
Which Swiss citizens have a duty to do military service?
- Swiss men
- All residents, including foreigners
- Only people who choose to
- Only people over 40
Visa svar
Svar: A. Swiss men
Military service is compulsory for male Swiss citizens.

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