Equality between men and women
In Denmark women and men have equal rights in law, work, education and family life. Discrimination based on gender is prohibited. The value also covers equal pay and the sharing of parental leave.
Danish citizenship test values questions
On the Danish citizenship test, 5 of 45 questions cover Danish values, and you need at least 4 of them correct regardless of how well you do on the rest. This page walks through the core values you need to know and how to practise them. Want to measure first? Take a free Danish citizenship test.
The rule that catches many candidates
The values questions have their own pass requirement: at least 4 of 5 values questions must be correct. That means you can score 36+ correct overall and still fail if you miss 2 values questions. Study these seven topics carefully.
What values do the questions cover?
Freedom of speech
Everyone has the right to express their opinion freely, even when it criticises the government, religion or other people. Freedom of speech is protected by the constitution (§ 77) and is central to Danish democracy.
Freedom of religion
You may choose your own religion, or have none. The Folk Church is the state church, but the state respects all religions. Religious practice must not violate the rights of others.
Freedom of assembly and association
Citizens may gather and form associations without permission - unions, parties, NGOs and religious communities alike. The freedom is constitutionally protected and forms the basis of Danish civil society.
Democracy and popular sovereignty
Power in Denmark stems from the people. All citizens over 18 have the right to vote. The Folketing is the legislative body and is held accountable through regular elections. The separation of powers protects against abuse.
Tolerance and respect for difference
Danes are expected to accept people with different backgrounds, opinions and lifestyles. Tolerance does not mean agreement - it means recognising others' right to be different.
Equal rights for all
All citizens are equal before the law regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Discrimination is prohibited. The principle is rooted in the Danish constitution and reinforced by national and international conventions.
How to study values questions
- Understand the constitution: Many values questions reflect principles from the Danish constitution - especially §§ 67, 71, 77 and 78.
- Practise on past exams: The latest Danish citizenship test shows which values questions appeared most recently.
- Use the free test as a diagnostic: Take the free Danish citizenship test. If you miss values questions, you know where to focus.
- Don't confuse values with legal mechanics: Values questions are about principle, not paragraphs. Read the hardest questions guide for the other common pitfalls.
