EstoniaRiigivõimu teostamine 10 · Exercise of state power
The Riigikogu put a draft law to a referendum. The draft law did not receive a majority of votes in favour. According to the Constitution, what happens?
In the exam (Estonian)
Riigikogu pani seaduseelnõu rahvahääletusele. Eelnõu ei saanud poolthäälte enamust. Mis juhtub põhiseaduse järgi?
- aA referendum on the same question is held again immediately.Rahvahääletus korraldatakse samas küsimuses kohe uuesti.
- bThe Riigikogu may still pass this law itself.Riigikogu võib selle seaduse siiski ise vastu võtta.
- cThe President of the Republic calls extraordinary elections to the Riigikogu.Vabariigi President kuulutab välja Riigikogu erakorralised valimised.Correct answer
- dThe Government of the Republic must resign immediately.Vabariigi Valitsus peab kohe tagasi astuma.
Why?
According to § 105, the President of the Republic calls extraordinary elections to the Riigikogu if a draft law put to a referendum does not receive a majority of votes in favour. The decision of the people is binding, so the Riigikogu cannot pass this draft law itself. (PS § 105)
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The Riigikogu wants to put a draft law amending the Constitution to a referendum. What majority is needed for this?Correct answer:A three-fifths majority of the membership of the Riigikogu
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According to the Constitution, who holds the supreme power of state in Estonia?Correct answer:The people
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According to the Constitution, how do the people exercise the supreme power of state?Correct answer:By electing the Riigikogu and through referendums
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