KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 4: Democracy and government
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Finnish word. In English: demonstration
An event where people gather in public to show their opinion.
Facts about the word
- Under the Constitution, everyone may organise a demonstration and take part in one without getting permission. Perustuslaki 13 §
- If a demonstration is held outdoors in a public place, the organiser must tell the police at least 24 hours before. Kokoontumislaki 7 §
- A demonstration must be held peacefully, and it must not put the safety of participants or bystanders at risk. Kokoontumislaki 3 §
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 demonstration needs no permission, but if it is outdoors in a public place the police are told at least 24 hours before. It is not an eye test.
The word belongs to Chapter 4: Democracy and government. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
