EstoniaIgaühe õigused ja vabadused 23 · Everyone's rights and freedoms
Mari wants to organise a peaceful meeting with her friends on a town square. Under the Constitution, does she need prior permission for this?
In the exam (Estonian)
Mari tahab koos sõpradega korraldada linnaväljakul rahumeelse koosoleku. Kas ta vajab põhiseaduse järgi selleks eelnevat luba?
- aYes, if more than ten people take part in the meeting.Jah, kui koosolekul osaleb üle kümne inimese.
- bYes, permission must be given by the Riigikogu.Jah, loa peab andma Riigikogu.
- cNo, no prior permission is needed to assemble peacefully.Ei, rahumeelseks kogunemiseks ei ole eelnevat luba vaja.Correct answer
- dYes, permission must be given by the President of the Republic.Jah, loa peab andma Vabariigi President.
Why?
Under § 47, everyone has the right to assemble peacefully and to hold meetings without prior permission. The law may restrict this right, for example to ensure public order, traffic safety or the safety of participants. (PS § 47)
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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Our own practice questions on the current text of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Citizenship Act (Riigi Teataja). They are not real exam questions, and Harno’s sample items were not used. Every question was written, answered blind and fact-checked in separate rounds. The English translation and the explanations were made with AI; in the exam the questions are in Estonian. Not affiliated with the Education and Youth Board (Harno) or the Police and Border Guard Board.
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