--- title: "Practice Test — 40 Medborgarskapsprovet Questions" description: "Free practice test with 40 questions in the style of the Swedish citizenship test (medborgarskapsprovet) — democracy, law, healthcare, and history." lang: en canonical: https://civics.se/en/practice-test/ last_modified: 2026-05-12 source_format: html --- # 40-Question Practice Test Test your knowledge with 40 questions covering all topic areas of the medborgarskapsprovet — the Swedish citizenship knowledge test administered by UHR from 15 August 2026. Last updated: 2026-05-12 These questions follow the same style as the official test: multiple choice, covering the 20 topic areas. According to UHR, the official test has approximately 60 multiple-choice questions with four answer options (one correct) and a test time of 90 minutes; UHR has not yet released the example questions — these are practice questions designed to prepare you thoroughly. ## Democracy & Government ### Q1. What is the Swedish parliament called? **✓ Answer:** Riksdag Why: The Riksdag has 349 members and passes all laws in Sweden. ### Q2. How many members does the Riksdag have? **✓ Answer:** 349 Why: The 349 members are called riksdagsledamöter and are elected every four years. ### Q3. How often are general elections held in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** Every 4 years Why: Elections are held the second Sunday of September every four years. ### Q4. Who is the head of state in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** The King Why: Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. The King is ceremonial — the PM leads the government. ### Q5. Who appoints the Prime Minister? **✓ Answer:** The Speaker of the Riksdag (talman) Why: The Speaker proposes a PM candidate; the Riksdag votes. If not rejected by a majority, the candidate takes office. ### Q6. When did Sweden join the EU? **✓ Answer:** 1 January 1995 Why: After a national referendum in 1994, Sweden joined the EU on 1 January 1995. ### Q7. Does Sweden use the euro? **✓ Answer:** No — Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK) Why: Sweden has not adopted the euro and is not legally required to do so. ### Q8. What percentage of the vote must a party get to enter the Riksdag? **✓ Answer:** At least 4% Why: A party needs 4% of the national vote, or 12% in a single electoral district. ### Q9. How many levels of government does Sweden have? **✓ Answer:** Three — state, region, and municipality Why: Sweden has the national state, 21 regions (regioner), and 290 municipalities (kommuner). ### Q10. What are the four constitutional laws called? **✓ Answer:** Grundlagar Why: The four are: Regeringsformen, Successionsordningen, Tryckfrihetsförordningen, and Yttrandefrihetsgrundlagen. ## Laws & Rights ### Q11. What does Tryckfrihetsförordningen protect? **✓ Answer:** Freedom of the press Why: It is one of Sweden's four constitutional laws and gives everyone the right to publish in print freely. ### Q12. What is Allemansrätten? **✓ Answer:** The right of public access to nature Why: Everyone has the right to walk, cycle, and camp in the countryside, regardless of who owns the land. ### Q13. Which authority handles citizenship applications? **✓ Answer:** Migrationsverket Why: Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) processes all citizenship and residence permit applications. ### Q14. What is the Diskrimineringsombudsmannen (DO)? **✓ Answer:** The Equality Ombudsman Why: DO enforces the Discrimination Act and works against discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, and gender identity. ### Q15. How many national minority languages does Sweden recognise? **✓ Answer:** Five Why: Sami, Finnish, Meänkieli, Romani, and Yiddish are Sweden's five recognised national minority languages. ### Q16. What is the principle of offentlighetsprincipen? **✓ Answer:** Public access to official documents Why: Almost all government documents in Sweden are public by default. Citizens can request them freely. ### Q17. At what age can you vote in Swedish general elections? **✓ Answer:** 18 Why: Swedish citizens aged 18 or older on election day can vote in the Riksdag election. ### Q18. Can EU citizens vote in municipal elections in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** Yes Why: EU citizens resident in Sweden can vote in regional and municipal elections, but not in the Riksdag election. ### Q19. What does JO (Justitieombudsmannen) do? **✓ Answer:** Supervises that public authorities follow the law Why: JO is the Parliamentary Ombudsman — citizens can complain to JO if they feel a public authority has treated them incorrectly. ### Q20. What is the highest court in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** Högsta domstolen (the Supreme Court) Why: Högsta domstolen is the highest court for civil and criminal cases. Högsta förvaltningsdomstolen handles administrative law. ## Welfare, Work & Healthcare ### Q21. What does Försäkringskassan do? **✓ Answer:** Administers social insurance Why: Försäkringskassan pays parental leave, sick benefits, child allowance, and disability compensation. ### Q22. What is the maximum parental leave in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** 480 days per child Why: Parents share 480 days of paid parental leave per child. 90 days are reserved for each parent. ### Q23. What is Arbetsförmedlingen? **✓ Answer:** The Public Employment Service Why: Arbetsförmedlingen helps people find work and administers unemployment benefits. ### Q24. What is LAS? **✓ Answer:** The Employment Protection Act (Lagen om anställningsskydd) Why: LAS protects employees from unfair dismissal and sets rules for notice periods. ### Q25. What is a kollektivavtal? **✓ Answer:** A collective bargaining agreement between employers and unions Why: Most Swedish workplaces are covered by kollektivavtal, which set wages, working hours, and conditions. ### Q26. Who runs healthcare in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** The 21 regions (regioner) Why: Healthcare is a regional responsibility — each region funds and runs hospitals and primary care centres. ### Q27. What is the patient fee cap (högkostnadsskydd)? **✓ Answer:** Around 1,200 SEK per year Why: Once you have paid around 1,200 SEK in patient fees in 12 months, further care is free for the rest of that period. ### Q28. At what age is school compulsory in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** Ages 6–16 (10 years) Why: Compulsory school (grundskola) runs from förskoleklass (age 6) through year 9 (age 16). ### Q29. What is Skatteverket? **✓ Answer:** The Swedish Tax Agency Why: Skatteverket collects taxes and maintains the Swedish population register (folkbokföring). ### Q30. What is the standard VAT rate in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** 25% Why: Sweden's standard VAT (moms) is 25%. Reduced rates of 12% (food, hotels) and 6% (books, transport) also apply. ## History, Geography & Values ### Q31. When was Sweden last at war? **✓ Answer:** 1814 Why: Sweden has not been involved in any war since 1814 — over 200 years of peace. ### Q32. What Viking-era king is associated with Christianising Sweden? **✓ Answer:** Olof Skötkonung Why: Olof Skötkonung (around 1000 AD) is considered the first Christian king of Sweden. ### Q33. What year was Sweden's current constitution (Regeringsformen) adopted? **✓ Answer:** 1974 Why: The current Instrument of Government (Regeringsformen) was adopted in 1974 and came into force in 1975. ### Q34. What is the capital of Sweden? **✓ Answer:** Stockholm Why: Stockholm is Sweden's capital and largest city, with around 1 million inhabitants in the city proper. ### Q35. What is the highest mountain in Sweden? **✓ Answer:** Kebnekaise Why: Kebnekaise in Lapland is Sweden's highest peak at approximately 2,096 metres above sea level. ### Q36. What is "lagom"? **✓ Answer:** A Swedish concept meaning "just the right amount" Why: Lagom reflects Swedish values of moderation and not overdoing things — neither too much nor too little. ### Q37. What is midsommar? **✓ Answer:** The midsummer celebration Why: Midsommar is one of Sweden's most important holidays, celebrated on the Friday between 19–25 June with dancing, flower crowns, and traditional food. ### Q38. What does jämställdhet mean? **✓ Answer:** Gender equality Why: Jämställdhet is a core Swedish value — equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for all genders. ### Q39. When did Sweden abolish the death penalty? **✓ Answer:** 1972 Why: Sweden abolished the death penalty in peacetime in 1972 and fully in 1972 (including wartime) — one of the earliest countries to do so. ### Q40. What is fika? **✓ Answer:** A Swedish coffee and cake break — a social ritual Why: Fika is central to Swedish working and social culture: a deliberate pause to drink coffee, eat something sweet, and socialise. ## Sources - [Migrationsverket — New rules for Swedish citizenship from 6 June 2026](https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-05-06-new-rules-for-swedish-citizenship-from-6-june-2026.html) - [UHR — Medborgarskapsprovet](https://www.uhr.se/medborgarskapsprovet/) ## Related pages - [About the Test](../about-the-test/) - [Sample Questions](../sample-questions/) - [Study Plan](../study-guide/) - [Topics](../topics/) - [FAQ](../faq/) ## Want more practice questions? The Swedish Civics app has 2,000+ questions, 180+ lessons, mock exams, and audio in 5 languages. Free to install. [ App Store ](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6763254627?pt=127643585&ct=web-practice-en&mt=8)