KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 2: The history of Finland
hyvinvointivaltio
Finnish word. In English: welfare state
A state that takes care of its residents' social security, health and education.
Facts about the word
- According to the Constitution, public authorities must guarantee adequate social and health services for everyone. Perustuslaki 19 §
- According to the Constitution, everyone has the right to free basic education. Perustuslaki 16 §
- The Social Insurance Institution Kela was founded in 1937, and the National Pensions Act came into force in 1939. Kela
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A welfare state guarantees social and health services and free basic education. It does not leave everything for individuals to pay, and it is not a spa.
The word belongs to Chapter 2: The history of Finland. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
