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CCSE exam 2026 · Spanish nationality

The 300 questions of the CCSE 2026, with their answers

25 of these 300 questions come up in the exam. You have 45 minutes and pass with 15 right answers. Wrong answers do not count against you.

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Task 1. Government, legislation and civic participation

120 questions · 10 come up in the exam
  1. 1001 Spain is…
  2. 1002 The fundamental law of Spain is called…
  3. 1003 According to the Spanish Constitution, national sovereignty belongs to…
  4. 1004 The Instituto de las Mujeres (Women's Institute) is…
  5. 1005 When can I do procedures on the sede electrónica (official government website)?
  6. 1006 Castilian, or Spanish, is an official language…
  7. 1007 Which of these security forces works at the level of an autonomous community?
  8. 1008 Which security force works in all of Spain?
  9. 1009 The Constitution establishes the separation of powers: the executive power, the legislative power and the…
  10. 1010 The flag of Spain must be used…
  11. 1011 Who is the head of state in Spain?
  12. 1012 The management of health care is the responsibility of…
  13. 1013 Who was the first president of the Government of Spain in democracy?
  14. 1014 Which of these bodies is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
  15. 1015 Who moderates the functioning of the Spanish institutions?
  16. 1016 What is the name of the chamber of territorial representation in Spain?
  17. 1017 What do you need to do procedures online with the Administration?
  18. 1018 How was the Constitution approved?
  19. 1019 What is the name of the most important law of each autonomous community?
  20. 1020 Public cultural and sports facilities are the responsibility of the…
  21. 1021 Who directs the military administration of Spain?
  22. 1022 What do the Islas Baleares (Balearic Islands) have instead of diputaciones (provincial councils)?
  23. 1023 Which city has more inhabitants?
  24. 1024 The Cortes Generales (Spanish Parliament) represent…
  25. 1025 The Congreso de los Diputados (Congress of Deputies) and the Senado (Senate) make up the…
  26. 1026 How can citizens propose new laws to the Congress?
  27. 1027 How many autonomous communities are there in Spain?
  28. 1028 The colours of the Spanish flag are…
  29. 1029 Where is the seat of the Government of Spain?
  30. 1030 The blue flag with 12 yellow stars in a circle is the flag of…
  31. 1031 In municipal elections people vote for…
  32. 1032 Which language is official in the País Vasco (Basque Country)?
  33. 1033 All Spaniards have the duty to know the…
  34. 1034 Aranese is a co-official language spoken in a small territory of…
  35. 1035 The institutions of an autonomous community are: the governing council, the president and…
  36. 1036 Which of these options is a co-official language in an autonomous community?
  37. 1037 Which institution aims to promote the teaching of the Spanish language and spread culture in Spanish?
  38. 1038 Which of the following bodies works to achieve linguistic standardisation?
  39. 1039 Where does the president of the Government live?
  40. 1040 Which of the following corps is part of the Spanish Armed Forces?
  41. 1041 Who is part of the Government?
  42. 1042 Spain is a…
  43. 1043 Which of the following abbreviations belongs to a political party?
  44. 1044 What title does the future queen, the king's daughter, have?
  45. 1045 Under which king was democracy restored in Spain after Franco's regime?
  46. 1046 In what year was the Spanish Constitution approved?
  47. 1047 How many autonomous communities have their own flag?
  48. 1048 Which official body deals with citizens' complaints about the poor functioning of the administrations?
  49. 1049 How many signatures, at least, must citizens collect to be able to present a bill?
  50. 1050 Which of the following international organisations does Spain belong to?
  51. 1051 In the organisation of the Administration there are three levels: central, autonomous-community (autonómica) and…
  52. 1052 The legislative power belongs…
  53. 1053 Where does the king live?
  54. 1054 The official name of the Spanish parliament is…
  55. 1055 The Instituto de Comercio Exterior de España (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade), the Instituto de las Mujeres (Women's Institute) and the Dirección General de Tráfico (Directorate-General for Traffic)…
  56. 1056 Who can reign in Spain?
  57. 1057 The Tribunal de Cuentas (Court of Audit) depends on…
  58. 1058 Who is the third authority of the State, after the king and the president of the Government?
  59. 1059 Which co-official language is spoken in the Islas Baleares (Balearic Islands)?
  60. 1060 The Constitution defends values such as freedom, equality, political pluralism and…
  61. 1061 When a law has been approved, what does it need in order to be applied?
  62. 1062 How many inhabitants are there in Spain?
  63. 1063 Which of these is an advisory body of the Government of Spain?
  64. 1064 Who directs the domestic and foreign policy of Spain?
  65. 1065 The Defensor del Pueblo (Ombudsman) depends on…
  66. 1066 The mission of the Instituto Etxepare (Etxepare Institute) is to spread…
  67. 1067 Which of these cities is among the 10 most populated in Spain?
  68. 1068 Who can do online procedures with the Public Administration?
  69. 1069 What is the name of the king of Spain?
  70. 1070 What is the name of the governing body of judges and magistrates?
  71. 1071 Who approves the general State budget?
  72. 1072 The Spanish Constitution is…
  73. 1073 The Cortes Generales (Spanish Parliament) are made up of the Senado (Senate) and…
  74. 1074 Who makes the laws?
  75. 1075 The defence of the territorial integrity of Spain is the task of…
  76. 1076 Since 1989 the Spanish Army has taken part in peace missions of the…
  77. 1077 Who guards ports and airports, borders and coasts?
  78. 1078 Who carries out passport control at the borders of Spain?
  79. 1079 Which of the following politicians has been president of the Government in Spain?
  80. 1080 What is the name of the regional police of Cataluña (Catalonia)?
  81. 1081 What is the name of the regional police of the País Vasco (Basque Country)?
  82. 1082 Since what year has Felipe VI been king?
  83. 1083 Who regulates traffic in towns and cities?
  84. 1084 Who can submit a complaint to the Defensor del Pueblo (Ombudsman)?
  85. 1085 In Spain, voting in elections is…
  86. 1086 Who monitors traffic on the roads?
  87. 1087 Which body is responsible for collecting taxes?
  88. 1088 Where are national laws published?
  89. 1089 What are the governing bodies that exist only in Canarias (the Canary Islands) called?
  90. 1090 Which of these administrative procedures can be done on the sede electrónica (official government website)?
  91. 1091 What is the information phone number of the Administración General del Estado (General State Administration)?
  92. 1092 Spain is organised into…
  93. 1093 How many political parties are there in Spain?
  94. 1094 Where does the investiture of the president of the Government take place?
  95. 1095 Who has supreme command of the Armed Forces?
  96. 1096 Who is the representative of the State in an autonomous community?
  97. 1097 How many provinces are there in Spain?
  98. 1098 Teaching the co-official languages is the responsibility…
  99. 1099 The executive power belongs…
  100. 1100 How many chambers are there in the Spanish Parliament?
  101. 1101 Water supply and street lighting in cities are the responsibility of…
  102. 1102 In matters such as nationality, immigration, emigration or foreigners' affairs, the only one with authority is…
  103. 1103 How many women have been president of the Government in Spain?
  104. 1104 International relations are the responsibility of…
  105. 1105 The Ayuntamiento (town council) is made up of the mayor and…
  106. 1106 Who forms the government of the autonomous communities?
  107. 1107 What is the governing body in municipalities?
  108. 1108 What are the governing bodies of the Spanish provinces called?
  109. 1109 What is the highest body of the executive power?
  110. 1110 The Spanish language is also called…
  111. 1111 Who is elected in the elections to the European Parliament?
  112. 1112 Spaniards can vote from the age of…
  113. 1113 Some foreign citizens can vote in the…
  114. 1114 Who controls the financial management of the State?
  115. 1115 Who is elected in the general elections?
  116. 1116 How many members does the Congreso de los Diputados (Congress of Deputies) have?
  117. 1117 Municipalities and provinces are part of the…
  118. 1118 The most populated autonomous community in Spain is…
  119. 1119 What is the name of the organisation that defends the interests of workers?
  120. 1120 Who elects the president of the Government?

Task 2. Fundamental rights and duties

36 questions · 3 come up in the exam
  1. 2001 In Spain, the Constitution obliges all citizens to practise a religion.
  2. 2002 Spaniards who obtain nationality through residence must wait three years before they can vote in elections.
  3. 2003 In Spain, the Constitution prohibits torture and the death penalty.
  4. 2004 Political parties must work democratically.
  5. 2005 Someone can be forced to say what their political or religious ideas are.
  6. 2006 A person's right to freely enter and leave Spain can be limited for ideological reasons.
  7. 2007 Educación Primaria (primary education, ages 6 to 12) is free and compulsory.
  8. 2008 The Constitution guarantees Spaniards the right to decent housing.
  9. 2009 In Spain the police can enter any home without a court order at any time.
  10. 2010 The secrecy of Spaniards' communications is guaranteed, except by court order.
  11. 2011 The Constitution recognises the right of citizens to associate freely.
  12. 2012 Teachers can teach freely, within the limits of the Constitution.
  13. 2013 The Constitution recognises only the fundamental rights of Spaniards.
  14. 2014 Citizens must cooperate with judges if they are asked to.
  15. 2015 The law limits third parties' access to personal data.
  16. 2016 Freedom of the press is limited by respect for people's honour.
  17. 2017 In Spain the grounds for separation and divorce are regulated by law.
  18. 2018 Free health care is only for people over 65.
  19. 2019 In Spain men and women have the same rights.
  20. 2020 Compulsory education has two stages: Educación Primaria (primary education) and Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (compulsory secondary education).
  21. 2021 In Spain there is an official religion.
  22. 2022 Public health care is free.
  23. 2023 Basic education in Spain is only for foreigners.
  24. 2024 In Spain the right of association is recognised.
  25. 2025 Trade unions can take part in negotiations with employers and with the Government.
  26. 2026 Workers have the right to strike.
  27. 2027 Ideological freedom is guaranteed only in part of the national territory.
  28. 2028 All citizens have access to the public Seguridad Social (Social Security) system, except if they are unemployed.
  29. 2029 Everyone has the right to enjoy an environment suitable for personal development, as well as the duty to preserve it.
  30. 2030 In Spain, public authorities must protect health and promote sport.
  31. 2031 Basic education in Spain is compulsory and free.
  32. 2032 The law prohibits discrimination based on any personal or social circumstance.
  33. 2033 In Spain, citizens can travel freely throughout the national territory.
  34. 2034 Judges administer justice in Spain according to the instructions of the Government.
  35. 2035 Spaniards must help in cases of catastrophe or public disaster.
  36. 2036 In Spain citizens can choose which city they want to live in.

Task 3. Territorial organisation of Spain. Physical and political geography

24 questions · 2 come up in the exam
  1. 3001 Where are Cáceres and Badajoz?
  2. 3002 What is the capital of the Comunidad Valenciana (Valencian Community)?
  3. 3003 Where are the islas Baleares (Balearic Islands)?
  4. 3004 What is the name of the large plain in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula?
  5. 3005 The Ordesa national park is in...
  6. 3006 In which autonomous community are Guadalajara and Cuenca?
  7. 3007 Which autonomous community has Santiago de Compostela as its capital?
  8. 3008 Where is Almería?
  9. 3009 The capital of the autonomous community of Galicia is…
  10. 3010 Which of these rivers flows into the Mediterranean Sea?
  11. 3011 Where is Mount Aneto?
  12. 3012 The city of Vitoria is the administrative seat of…
  13. 3013 Spain is divided into…
  14. 3014 The Aigüestortes national park is in...
  15. 3015 In the north of Africa are Ceuta and…
  16. 3016 Where in Spain is there a climate with cold winters and very hot summers?
  17. 3017 Which of these rivers flows into the Atlantic Ocean?
  18. 3018 Which of these provinces is part of the Comunidad de Castilla y León?
  19. 3019 In which autonomous community is the city of Huesca?
  20. 3020 The climate of Canarias (the Canary Islands) is…
  21. 3021 The main river that flows into the Mediterranean Sea is the…
  22. 3022 Among the countries of Europe, Spain is one of the most…
  23. 3023 In which province is the Monfragüe national park?
  24. 3024 What is the capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura?

Task 4. Culture and history of Spain

36 questions · 3 come up in the exam
  1. 4001 The main characters of the novel el Quijote (Don Quixote) are don Quijote and…
  2. 4002 Which Spanish scientist is known for her research?
  3. 4003 Who wrote La casa de Bernarda Alba (The House of Bernarda Alba)?
  4. 4004 Who wrote Nada (Nothing), a novel about the years after the Spanish Civil War?
  5. 4005 Which musician composed El amor brujo (Love, the Magician)?
  6. 4006 What is typical on the Noche de San Juan (Saint John's Night)?
  7. 4007 What is the most typical instrument of flamenco music?
  8. 4008 Isabel Coixet is a…
  9. 4009 One of the most famous Spanish singers today is...
  10. 4010 In which Spanish city is there a mosque that is a World Heritage Site?
  11. 4011 In which Spanish city is La Alhambra, a World Heritage Site?
  12. 4012 What is the name of the Spanish director who stood out for her critical view and for modernising Spanish cinema?
  13. 4013 Which successful book has Irene Vallejo written?
  14. 4014 What is the name of the largest public institution for research in Spain?
  15. 4015 Paco de Lucía was a famous...
  16. 4016 What do we celebrate on 24 December?
  17. 4017 Juan Mari Arzak is a famous...
  18. 4018 Who was Clara Campoamor?
  19. 4019 What typical songs are sung at Christmas?
  20. 4020 La Liga and the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) are competitions in…
  21. 4021 Who has received the Nobel Prize in Literature?
  22. 4022 Which festival is celebrated in Pamplona on 7 July?
  23. 4023 Teresa Perales and Daniel Molina are...
  24. 4024 What do Spanish people eat on the night of 31 December to celebrate the new year?
  25. 4025 Which woman painted La verbena (The Fair)?
  26. 4026 In which Spanish museum can you see Picasso's painting Guernica?
  27. 4027 Which Spanish writer writes in another official language of Spain?
  28. 4028 Which three cultures lived together in medieval Spain?
  29. 4029 On 6 December, Spain celebrates…
  30. 4030 Which city was a scientific centre in Al-Ándalus, where medicine and astronomy were studied?
  31. 4031 In which Spanish city is the Museo Guggenheim (Guggenheim Museum)?
  32. 4032 The Premio Cervantes (Cervantes Prize) is given to…
  33. 4033 Which award recognises the best actors and films?
  34. 4034 Which awards promote scientific, cultural and humanistic values in Spain?
  35. 4035 Which of these sports is very popular in Spain?
  36. 4036 Which of these sportspeople plays tennis?

Task 5. Spanish society

84 questions · 7 come up in the exam
  1. 5001 Which document must foreigners apply for to live legally in Spain?
  2. 5002 Which document certifies where the holder lives?
  3. 5003 What does the individual electronic record replace?
  4. 5004 What is the minimum age to drive a car in Spain?
  5. 5005 You get your driving licence from…
  6. 5006 To get a driving licence you have to pass…
  7. 5007 Where do you apply for the libro de familia (family book)?
  8. 5008 Which of these television channels is regional?
  9. 5009 How long is maternity or paternity leave?
  10. 5010 What is the maximum blood alcohol level allowed for drivers, in grams per litre (g/l)?
  11. 5011 What is the most common type of home in Spain?
  12. 5012 Which autonomous community is known for the quality of its olive oil?
  13. 5013 What is the name of the inspection that cars must pass by law?
  14. 5014 The small snack served with a drink in bars and restaurants is called...
  15. 5015 Where do you apply for the tarjeta sanitaria (health card)?
  16. 5016 With how many children is a family a familia numerosa (large family)?
  17. 5017 In Spain, marriage is allowed…
  18. 5018 Dog owners must register their dogs at…
  19. 5019 The main ingredients of the tortilla española (Spanish omelette) are eggs and…
  20. 5020 Which is one of the most internationally famous dishes of Spanish cuisine?
  21. 5021 Which of these television channels is public?
  22. 5022 In a comunidad de vecinos (residents' association of a building), one of the rules is…
  23. 5023 Which of these is the main ingredient of paella valenciana?
  24. 5024 Sidra (cider) is a typical drink of…
  25. 5025 Spanish people have two surnames. The first one is…
  26. 5026 The Fiesta Nacional de España (National Day of Spain) is on…
  27. 5027 On which days do most shops or small businesses usually close?
  28. 5028 Where do you get a passport?
  29. 5029 The Ministerio de Igualdad (Ministry of Equality) is responsible for fighting gender violence and…
  30. 5030 Which autonomous community is known for the quality of its cava?
  31. 5031 Which document do you need to receive medical care in the public health system?
  32. 5032 The time in Canarias (the Canary Islands), compared to the Peninsula, is…
  33. 5033 To enter university you must pass an exam called…
  34. 5034 Which of these products does Spain need to import from other countries?
  35. 5035 What kind of taxes do citizens have to pay in Spain?
  36. 5036 Adults without Bachillerato (upper secondary education) can study at university by taking a special exam from the age of…
  37. 5037 Where can you find the rule "Do not walk on the grass or pick the flowers"?
  38. 5038 Bachillerato (upper secondary education) in Spain…
  39. 5039 The Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido (IVA, value added tax) is one of the…
  40. 5040 Which number do workers receive when they start their first job?
  41. 5041 Public schools…
  42. 5042 Which of these ports is one of the main ports in Spain?
  43. 5043 A colegio concertado (state-funded private school) is a private school that…
  44. 5044 Spain exports products mainly to countries…
  45. 5045 Public libraries are free for…
  46. 5046 Which of these products does Spain export more than it imports?
  47. 5047 A person over 18 can get the Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (compulsory secondary education certificate) at…
  48. 5048 Formación profesional (vocational training)…
  49. 5049 Where do we go to see the family doctor or the paediatrician?
  50. 5050 For how many years is the European health insurance card valid?
  51. 5051 At what time do people normally have dinner in Spain?
  52. 5052 What is the single telephone number for any emergency?
  53. 5053 Which of these newspapers is published nationally?
  54. 5054 Where are stamps and tobacco sold?
  55. 5055 When can you call the telephone number for victims of gender violence?
  56. 5056 The organisation that works for the integration of people with visual disabilities is…
  57. 5057 The Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James) is…
  58. 5058 Which state television channel broadcasts national and international news all the time?
  59. 5059 The free telephone number for victims of gender violence is…
  60. 5060 In Spain, the train network can be long-distance, medium-distance and…
  61. 5061 What is forbidden at the entrance of a school?
  62. 5062 Which qualification do you get when you finish an intermediate-level Formación Profesional (vocational training) course?
  63. 5063 Which degree do you get after completing a doctoral thesis in Spain?
  64. 5064 Where do you buy prescription medicines?
  65. 5065 Which of these three recommendations can we find in a park?
  66. 5066 Which of the following things is compulsory for a car owner in Spain?
  67. 5067 The Adolfo Suárez airport is in…
  68. 5068 In a car, wearing a seat belt is compulsory...
  69. 5069 What is the speed limit on the motorway?
  70. 5070 Giving your seat to people with reduced mobility is a rule that we find in…
  71. 5071 Which means of public transport has a green light on when it is free?
  72. 5072 What must you do if you have a dog?
  73. 5073 Spanish people need a passport to travel to…
  74. 5074 What is the minimum age to work in Spain?
  75. 5075 Which sector has the biggest weight in the Spanish economy?
  76. 5076 Spain is innovative in the sector of…
  77. 5077 What is the name of the most important employment law in Spain?
  78. 5078 Which of these businesses is open 24 hours if necessary?
  79. 5079 Educación infantil (early childhood education) in Spain…
  80. 5080 When does the school year start?
  81. 5081 The Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas (Official Language Schools)…
  82. 5082 Which document shows the years of contributions to the Seguridad Social (Social Security)?
  83. 5083 A company's convenios colectivos (collective agreements) are the ones signed with the workers' representatives about…
  84. 5084 In which of these sectors does Spain stand out?