--- title: "25 Sample Citizenship Test Questions with Explanations" description: "Practice 25 sample-style questions on Swedish democracy, government, history, society, healthcare, and values — each with the answer explained." lang: en canonical: https://civics.se/en/sample-questions/ last_modified: 2026-05-09 source_format: html --- # 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.** Last updated: 2026-05-09 *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. ## 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 (citizenship test)](https://www.uhr.se/medborgarskapsprovet/) - [Migrationsverket — Swedish citizenship](https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/swedish-citizenship.html) ## Related pages - [About the Test](../about-the-test/) - [Study Plan](../study-guide/) - [Topics](../topics/) - [FAQ](../faq/) ## Ready to start practicing? Free to install from the App Store. [ Install now for free ](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6763254627?pt=127643585&ct=web-content-en&mt=8)