Get it on Google Play 25 Sample Citizenship Test Questions
These are practice questions in the same style as the official medborgarskapsprovet. Each has the correct answer and a brief explanation. According to UHR, the official test has about 60 multiple-choice questions with four answer options (one correct) and a test time of 90 minutes; UHR has not yet released the actual exam questions.
Each question is followed by the correct answer and a short explanation.
Q1. What is the Swedish parliament called?
✓ Riksdag
The Riksdag has 349 members and passes laws.
Q2. How often are general elections held in Sweden?
✓ Every 4 years
Elections happen on the second Sunday of September every fourth year.
Q3. Who is the head of state in Sweden?
✓ The King
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy — the King is ceremonial; the Prime Minister leads the government.
Q4. What is the role of the Prime Minister (statsminister)?
✓ To lead the government
The PM is appointed by the Riksdag and heads the cabinet (regeringen).
Q5. Which document defines Sweden's basic laws?
✓ The Instrument of Government
Regeringsformen is one of four fundamental laws (grundlagar).
Q6. What is the minimum voting age in Sweden?
✓ 18 years
Anyone aged 18 or older with Swedish citizenship can vote in general elections.
Q7. What is Migrationsverket?
✓ The Swedish Migration Agency
It handles citizenship, residence permits, and asylum applications.
Q8. What does Försäkringskassan do?
✓ Administers social insurance
Pays parental leave, sick benefits, child allowance, and similar benefits.
Q9. What is Skatteverket?
✓ The Swedish Tax Agency
It collects taxes and maintains the population register.
Q10. What is Arbetsförmedlingen?
✓ The Swedish Public Employment Service
Helps people find work and supports unemployment programs.
Q11. What is the official language of Sweden?
✓ Swedish
Swedish is the main official language; five minority languages also have legal status.
Q12. Name one of Sweden's five recognised national minorities.
✓ Sami (samer)
The five are Sami, Sweden Finns, Tornedalians, Roma, and Jews.
Q13. What is freedom of the press in Sweden also called?
✓ Tryckfrihet
Tryckfrihetsförordningen (1766) is one of the world's oldest press-freedom laws.
Q14. What is 'allemansrätten'?
✓ The right of public access to nature
Anyone can hike, swim, and pick berries on most land — with respect for nature and privacy.
Q15. When did Sweden join the European Union?
✓ 1995
Sweden joined the EU on 1 January 1995 after a referendum in 1994.
Q16. What currency does Sweden use?
✓ Swedish krona (SEK)
Sweden has not adopted the euro and is not required to.
Q17. What is 'lagom'?
✓ Just the right amount
A core Swedish cultural concept meaning balance, moderation, and 'not too much, not too little'.
Q18. What is SFI?
✓ Swedish for Immigrants
Free Swedish-language education for adult immigrants, run by municipalities.
Q19. What is 'fika'?
✓ A coffee/tea break with something to eat
A daily social ritual — central to Swedish workplace and home life.
Q20. How is healthcare mainly funded in Sweden?
✓ Through taxes
Public healthcare is tax-funded; patient fees are capped (högkostnadsskydd).
Q21. What is parental leave (föräldraledighet)?
✓ Paid leave for parents after a child is born
Parents share 480 days; 90 days are reserved for each parent.
Q22. What does LAS stand for?
✓ Lagen om anställningsskydd
The Employment Protection Act regulates dismissals and notice periods.
Q23. What is a 'kollektivavtal'?
✓ A collective bargaining agreement
An agreement between unions and employers covering wages, hours, and conditions.
Q24. What does 'jämställdhet' mean?
✓ Gender equality
A core Swedish value embedded in laws, workplaces, and parental leave.
Q25. Who appoints the Prime Minister?
✓ The Speaker (talman) of the Riksdag
The Speaker proposes a candidate, who is then confirmed by the Riksdag.
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