EstoniaVabariigi President 3 · President of the Republic
How much support does a candidate need to be elected President in the Riigikogu?
In the exam (Estonian)
Kui suur toetus on vaja, et kandidaat oleks Riigikogus presidendiks valitud?
- aa majority of the members of the RiigikoguRiigikogu koosseisu enamus
- ba three-fifths majority of the members of the RiigikoguRiigikogu koosseisu kolmeviiendikuline enamus
- ca majority of those taking part in the voteHääletamisest osavõtnute enamus
- da two-thirds majority of the members of the RiigikoguRiigikogu koosseisu kahekolmandikuline enamusCorrect answer
Why?
In the Riigikogu, a candidate is elected President if a two-thirds majority of the members of the Riigikogu vote for them. The Riigikogu has 101 members, so at least 68 votes are needed. (PS § 79)
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Who has the right to nominate a candidate for President in the Riigikogu?Correct answer:at least one fifth of the members of the Riigikogu
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Jaan is 38 years old. He has been an Estonian citizen since birth. Can he be nominated as a candidate for President of the Republic?Correct answer:No, because a candidate must be at least 40 years old.
Jaan on 38-aastane. Ta on Eesti kodanik sünnist saati. Kas teda võib seada Vabariigi Presidendi kandidaadiks? — Ei, sest kandidaat peab olema vähemalt 40-aastane.
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Olga is 52 years old. She received Estonian citizenship by naturalisation. Can she be nominated as a candidate for President of the Republic?Correct answer:No, because a candidate must be an Estonian citizen by birth.
Olga on 52-aastane. Ta sai Eesti kodakondsuse naturalisatsiooni korras. Kas teda võib seada Vabariigi Presidendi kandidaadiks? — Ei, sest kandidaat peab olema sünnilt Eesti kodanik.
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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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