EstoniaVabariigi Valitsus 1 · Government of the Republic

Who holds executive power in Estonia?

In the exam (Estonian)

Kellele kuulub Eestis täidesaatev riigivõim?

  1. aThe RiigikoguRiigikogule
  2. bThe President of the RepublicVabariigi Presidendile
  3. cThe Supreme CourtRiigikohtule
  4. dThe Government of the RepublicVabariigi ValitsuseleCorrect answer

Why?

Under the Constitution, executive power belongs to the Government of the Republic (Vabariigi Valitsus). Legislative power belongs to the Riigikogu (parliament), and the courts administer justice. (PS § 86)

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  1. Vabariigi Valitsus 2

    Is the statement true or false? The Secretary of State (riigisekretär) is a member of the Government of the Republic.

    Correct answer:False

    Kas lause on õige või vale? Riigisekretär on Vabariigi Valitsuse liige. — Vale

  2. Vabariigi Valitsus 3

    Which task does the Government of the Republic have under the Constitution?

    Correct answer:to carry out the country's domestic and foreign policy

    Milline ülesanne on põhiseaduse järgi Vabariigi Valitsusel? — viia ellu riigi sise- ja välispoliitikat

  3. Vabariigi Valitsus 4

    The Government of the Republic issues regulations and orders. On what basis may the Government issue them?

    Correct answer:on the basis of a law and in order to carry out a law

    Vabariigi Valitsus annab määrusi ja korraldusi. Mille alusel tohib valitsus neid anda? — seaduse alusel ja seaduse täitmiseks

  4. Vabariigi Valitsus 5

    Whose signatures must a regulation of the Government of the Republic have in order to be valid?

    Correct answer:the signatures of the Prime Minister, the minister responsible and the Secretary of State

    Kelle allkirjad peavad olema Vabariigi Valitsuse määrusel, et see kehtiks? — peaministri, asjaomase ministri ja riigisekretäri allkirjad

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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