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EstoniaVabariigi Valitsus 19 · Government of the Republic

The Riigikogu expresses no confidence (umbusaldus) in one minister. What happens to this minister?

In the exam (Estonian)

Riigikogu avaldab ühele ministrile umbusaldust. Mis juhtub selle ministriga?

  1. aThe Supreme Court decides whether he stays in office.Tema ametis jäämise otsustab Riigikohus.
  2. bThe President of the Republic releases him from office.Vabariigi President vabastab ta ametist.Correct answer
  3. cHe stays in office if the Prime Minister wants him to.Ta jääb ametisse, kui peaminister seda soovib.
  4. dThe whole Government, including him, resigns.Kogu valitsus koos temaga astub tagasi.

Why?

If the Riigikogu expresses no confidence in a minister, the President of the Riigikogu informs the President of the Republic, and the President releases the minister from office. The other members of the Government stay in office. (PS § 97)

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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