DenmarkMedborgerskabsprøven maj 2023, spørgsmål 15 · Constitution, rule of law, rights and duties
What is conscription (værnepligt)?
In the exam (Danish)
Hvad er værnepligt?
- aThe duty to defend DenmarkPligten til at forsvare DanmarkCorrect answer
- bThe duty to support your familyPligten til at forsørge sin familie
Why?
Conscription is the duty to defend Denmark. The duty is set out in § 81 of the Constitution, and the Conscription Act (værnepligtsloven) says how it applies. From 1 July 2025, conscription also applies to women who turn 18.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Danish, as shown above.
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