EstoniaRiigikogu 10 · Riigikogu (parliament)
A member of the Riigikogu is appointed a minister. What happens to their powers in the Riigikogu?
In the exam (Estonian)
Riigikogu liige nimetatakse ministriks. Mis juhtub tema volitustega Riigikogus?
- aTheir powers are suspended and a substitute member takes their place.Volitused peatuvad ja tema asemele astub asendusliige.Correct answer
- bThey also remain a member of the Riigikogu and continue to vote.Ta jääb ka Riigikogu liikmeks ja hääletab edasi.
- cA new election is held for their seat.Tema kohale korraldatakse uued valimised.
- dTheir powers end and their seat stays empty.Volitused lõpevad ja tema koht jääb tühjaks.
Why?
If a member of the Riigikogu is appointed a member of the Government, their powers are suspended and a substitute member takes their place. If they are released from the post of minister, their powers are restored. (PS § 64)
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