Topics
Topics in the Swedish citizenship test
The key points of each topic in plain English, with sources. Each topic has example questions and a link to practice.
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The country of Sweden
Facts about Sweden in simple English: mountains, lakes, climate, midnight sun, forest, ore, population and counties. Useful for the Swedish citizenship test.
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Democracy and how Sweden is governed
The Riksdag, the government, the head of state, the constitution, municipalities and regions explained in simple English. For the Swedish citizenship test.
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Elections and parties
Who can vote in which election, how you vote, how seats are shared and what the parties do. Explained simply for the Swedish citizenship test.
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Law and justice
Police, courts, your rights as a suspect, the age of criminal responsibility and the right of public access. In plain English, for the citizenship test.
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Rights and the media
Human rights in Sweden in plain English: discrimination, gender equality, minorities, freedom of expression and source criticism. For the citizenship test.
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Work and personal finance
How to find a job in Sweden, what unions and collective agreements are, your rights at work, tax on pay, and how to manage budgets, loans and debts.
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The welfare society
How taxes, benefits, pensions, healthcare, schools and elderly care work in Sweden. The welfare system in plain English for the Swedish citizenship test.
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Sweden's modern history
Industrialisation, emigration, the right to vote, the people's home, the record years and the information society in plain English. Good to know for the test.
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Sweden and the world
Nordic cooperation, the EU and its four freedoms, the UN and aid, NATO, total defence and conscription. Explained simply for the Swedish citizenship test.
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Religion, traditions and holidays
Swedish holidays and traditions in simple English: public holidays, Christmas, Midsummer, Lucia, new festivals, freedom of religion and religions in Sweden.