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Denmark citizenship test practice questions
20 free multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. These are original study questions, not an official exam bank.
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What is the capital of Denmark?
- Aarhus
- Copenhagen
- Odense
- Aalborg
Answer: B. Copenhagen
Copenhagen is Denmark’s capital.
What type of state is Denmark?
- Constitutional monarchy
- Absolute monarchy
- Military state
- Federal republic
Answer: A. Constitutional monarchy
Denmark is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.
What is the Danish parliament called?
- Folketing
- Riksdag
- Bundestag
- Storting
Answer: A. Folketing
The Folketing is Denmark’s parliament.
What is the national flag of Denmark called?
- Dannebrog
- Union Jack
- Tricolour
- Danmark Banner
Answer: A. Dannebrog
Dannebrog is the name of the Danish flag.
What are municipalities responsible for?
- Local services such as schools and care
- Foreign affairs
- National defence
- The constitution
Answer: A. Local services such as schools and care
Municipalities manage many local welfare and service responsibilities.
What is an important feature of Danish democracy?
- Free elections
- One permanent ruling party
- No courts
- Rule by decree
Answer: A. Free elections
Denmark has democratic elections and a parliamentary system.
What is Denmark’s currency?
- Euro
- Danish krone
- Swedish krona
- Pound
Answer: B. Danish krone
Denmark uses the Danish krone.
Which body makes national laws?
- The Folketing
- Municipal councils only
- The monarch alone
- The Supreme Court
Answer: A. The Folketing
The Folketing passes national legislation.
What is one focus of the Active Citizen exam?
- Danish democracy and everyday life
- Driving skills
- International trade
- Sports history only
Answer: A. Danish democracy and everyday life
The Active Citizen exam covers democracy, everyday life, culture, and history.
What does equality before the law mean?
- Laws apply to everyone
- Only citizens obey laws
- Officials are above law
- Courts choose laws
Answer: A. Laws apply to everyone
Equality before the law means the same laws apply to all people.
How many questions are on the Danish citizenship knowledge test?
- 45
- 20
- 25
- 33
Answer: A. 45
The Indfødsretsprøven has 45 questions.
What is the minimum overall correct score for the citizenship knowledge test?
- 36
- 20
- 25
- 30
Answer: A. 36
At least 36 of 45 answers must be correct.
How many of the five Danish values questions must be correct?
- At least four
- One
- Two
- All five
Answer: A. At least four
At least four of the five values questions must be correct.
How many questions are based on the published Danish study material?
- 35
- 20
- 25
- 45
Answer: A. 35
Thirty-five questions draw on the official study material.
What is the name of Denmark’s constitution?
- Grundloven
- Grundgesetz
- Magna Carta
- The Charter of Rights
Answer: A. Grundloven
Grundloven is Denmark’s constitution.
On which date is Denmark’s Constitution Day observed?
- 5 June
- 1 January
- 17 May
- 25 December
Answer: A. 5 June
Constitution Day is observed on 5 June.
When did Denmark adopt its first democratic constitution?
- 1849
- 1700
- 1918
- 1973
Answer: A. 1849
The June Constitution of 1849 began Denmark’s constitutional monarchy.
At what age may people vote in Danish parliamentary elections?
- 18
- 16
- 21
- 25
Answer: A. 18
Voting in Folketing elections begins at age 18.
How many members are in the Folketing?
- 179
- 100
- 150
- 200
Answer: A. 179
The Folketing has 179 members, including representatives from Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Which self-governing territory is part of the Kingdom of Denmark?
- Greenland
- Iceland
- Norway
- Sweden
Answer: A. Greenland
Greenland is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
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