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EstoniaVabariigi President 4 · President of the Republic

The Riigikogu does not elect a President in the third round of voting either. What happens next?

In the exam (Estonian)

Riigikogu ei vali presidenti ka kolmandas hääletusvoorus. Mis juhtub edasi?

  1. aThe President is elected directly by the people in a nationwide referendum.Presidendi valib rahvas otse üle-eestilisel rahvahääletusel.
  2. bThe President of the Riigikogu convenes an electoral body, which elects the President.Riigikogu esimees kutsub kokku valimiskogu, mis valib presidendi.Correct answer
  3. cThe Government of the Republic appoints the President within one month.Vabariigi Valitsus nimetab presidendi ametisse ühe kuu jooksul.
  4. dThe current President automatically stays in office for another term.Senine president jääb automaatselt ametisse veel üheks ametiajaks.

Why?

If no President is elected in the third round either, the President of the Riigikogu convenes the electoral body (valimiskogu) within one month. The electoral body is made up of the members of the Riigikogu and representatives of the councils of local governments. (PS § 79)

Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.

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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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