EstoniaRiigikogu 16 · Riigikogu (parliament)
The Riigikogu votes on a law that is not listed in § 104 of the Constitution. 45 members vote in favour, 38 vote against, and the others do not vote. Is the law adopted?
In the exam (Estonian)
Riigikogu hääletab seaduse üle, mis ei ole põhiseaduse §-s 104 nimetatud. Poolt on 45 liiget, vastu 38, teised ei hääleta. Kas seadus võetakse vastu?
- aNo, two thirds of the members must vote in favour.Ei, poolt peab olema kaks kolmandikku liikmetest.
- bYes, because there are more votes in favour than against.Jah, sest poolthääli on rohkem kui vastuhääli.Correct answer
- cNo, at least 51 members must vote in favour.Ei, poolt peab olema vähemalt 51 liiget.
Why?
Acts of the Riigikogu are adopted by a majority of votes in favour, unless the Constitution provides otherwise. 45 votes in favour are more than 38 votes against, so the law is adopted. (PS § 73)
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