EstoniaRiiklik korraldus 13 · Foundations of the state

According to the Constitution, in what language do state institutions and local governments conduct their business?

In the exam (Estonian)

Mis keeles ajavad põhiseaduse järgi oma asju riigiasutused ja kohalikud omavalitsused?

  1. ain the language chosen by the head of the institutionasutuse juhi valitud keeles
  2. bin the native language of the person who contacts thempöörduja emakeeles
  3. cin Estonianeesti keelesCorrect answer

Why?

According to PS § 52, the language of business of state institutions and local governments is Estonian.

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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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