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Sample questions for the Swedish citizenship test in civics, with the correct answer and an explanation for every question. One question from each of the test's 13 areas is below. Every area has its own page with more.
The questions below are written by Medborgarklar for practice. They are not taken from a real test, they are not published by UHR, and we do not claim they have appeared in a sitting.
Geography, climate, nature, natural resources and climate policy.
Correct answer: A. 21 counties
Why: Sweden is divided into 21 counties and 290 municipalities. The country is also divided into 25 provinces, which today have no significance for how Sweden is governed.
More sample questions on the country of sweden → 14 practice questions in this area
Democracy, free elections, participation, threats to democracy, segregation and integration.
Correct answer: A. That the laws apply to everyone in Sweden and nobody is convicted without a fair trial
Why: An important condition for democracy is that the laws apply to everyone in Sweden. Nobody may be convicted without a fair trial. This is called legal certainty.
More sample questions on sweden's democratic system → 14 practice questions in this area
State, regions and municipalities, the Riksdag, the Government, public agencies and the form of government.
Correct answer: D. They carry out decisions in practice and must follow the law and the government's instructions
Why: The government runs the country with the help of public agencies. The agencies carry out decisions in practice and must follow the law and the instructions given by the government. The JO and JK check that agencies act correctly.
More sample questions on how sweden is governed → 14 practice questions in this area
The right to vote, the electoral system, referendums, parties and the four per cent threshold.
Correct answer: B. Every four years
Why: Elections to the Riksdag, regional councils and municipal councils are held every four years. Elections to the European Parliament are held every five years.
More sample questions on elections and political parties → 14 practice questions in this area
The constitutional laws, the justice system, the courts, criminal investigation and trial.
Correct answer: B. The police
Why: The justice system consists of several authorities. The police prevent, investigate and fight crime. The Prosecution Authority decides whether a suspect should be taken to court, the courts rule, and the Prison and Probation Service is responsible for prisons.
More sample questions on law and justice → 14 practice questions in this area
Free media, the principle of public access, public service and source criticism.
Correct answer: B. The state cannot decide or influence what is said in the media
Why: In a democracy such as Sweden the media are free. The fundamental laws on freedom of the press and freedom of expression protect the right to say freely what we think. The state cannot decide or influence what is said in the media.
More sample questions on the role of the media → 14 practice questions in this area
The UN declaration, the discrimination act, gender equality, children's rights and minorities.
Correct answer: B. That some people are treated worse than others
Why: Discrimination means that some people are treated worse than others. It is a violation of human rights. The Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination on grounds including sex, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability.
More sample questions on human rights → 14 practice questions in this area
Public and private sector, unions and employers, collective agreements, tax, unemployment insurance and personal finances.
Correct answer: C. Collective agreements on pay and working conditions
Why: Trade unions and employer organisations negotiate and sign collective agreements on pay and working conditions. They apply to all employees at the workplaces covered by the agreement. In Sweden pay is set by negotiation between the parties, not by the state.
More sample questions on labour market and personal finances → 13 practice questions in this area
Taxes, and what the state, the regions and the municipalities are responsible for.
Correct answer: D. The state, the regions and the municipalities
Why: The state, the regions and the municipalities each contribute to welfare in different ways. The state finances pensions and study support among other things, the regions are responsible for health care, and the municipalities for schools, elderly care and social services.
More sample questions on the welfare society → 13 practice questions in this area
From farming country to welfare state: industrialisation, the breakthrough of democracy, the folkhem and globalisation.
Correct answer: D. A poor farming country where almost the whole population lived in the countryside
Why: Two hundred years ago Sweden was a typical farming country. Almost the entire population lived in the countryside and worked the land and animals. Compared with other European countries, Sweden was then a poor country.
More sample questions on sweden's modern history → 13 practice questions in this area
Nordic cooperation, the EU, the UN, the Council of Europe, defence and security policy.
Correct answer: C. You can study, move, work and sell goods freely between member states
Why: EU cooperation means that people can study, move, work and sell goods freely between the countries. This is called the four freedoms, and means for example that any EU citizen can work or study in another EU country.
More sample questions on sweden and the world → 13 practice questions in this area
Freedom of religion, the neutrality of the state and the religions present in Sweden.
Correct answer: D. Everyone has the right to decide for themselves whether to belong to a religion or not
Why: Sweden is a secular state. The state guarantees everyone the right to decide for themselves whether or not to belong to a particular religion. Under the Instrument of Government everyone has the right to practise their religion and nobody may be discriminated against because of their faith.
More sample questions on a secular state and a multi-religious country → 13 practice questions in this area
The festivals of the year, their origins and how they are celebrated today.
Correct answer: B. 24 December
Why: On Christmas Eve, 24 December, families gather to spend time together, eat special Christmas food and give each other presents. Christmas is a major family festival in Sweden.
More sample questions on traditions and holidays → 13 practice questions in this area
