EstoniaRiigikogu 22 · Riigikogu (parliament)

The Riigikogu is debating a motion of no confidence in a minister. How many members of the Riigikogu must vote for the motion?

In the exam (Estonian)

Riigikogu arutab ministrile umbusalduse avaldamist. Mitu Riigikogu liiget peab hääletama umbusalduse poolt?

  1. aat least 51vähemalt 51Correct answer
  2. bmore than half of those presentüle poole kohal olijatest
  3. cat least 21vähemalt 21
  4. dat least 68vähemalt 68

Why?

No confidence is expressed by a resolution supported by a majority of the members of the Riigikogu, which means at least 51 members. 21 members (one fifth) are needed only to start a motion of no confidence. (PS § 97)

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Source

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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