EstoniaRiigivõimu teostamine 5 · Exercise of state power
According to the Constitution, who decides that a referendum will be held in Estonia?
In the exam (Estonian)
Kes otsustab põhiseaduse järgi, et Eestis korraldatakse rahvahääletus?
- aThe President of the RepublicVabariigi President
- bThe National Electoral CommitteeVabariigi Valimiskomisjon
- cThe RiigikoguRiigikoguCorrect answer
- dThe Government of the RepublicVabariigi Valitsus
Why?
According to § 65 clause 2 and § 105, the Riigikogu decides on holding a referendum. The Riigikogu has the right to put a draft law or another issue of national life to a referendum. (PS § 105)
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What may the Riigikogu put to a referendum?Correct answer:A draft law or another issue of national life
Mida võib Riigikogu panna rahvahääletusele? — Seaduseelnõu või muu riigielu küsimuse
Riigivõimu teostamine 7
Members of the Riigikogu want to ask the people whether value added tax should be raised. Can this question be put to a referendum?Correct answer:No, questions of taxes cannot be put to a referendum.
Riigikogu liikmed tahavad küsida rahvalt, kas käibemaksu tuleks tõsta. Kas selle küsimuse saab panna rahvahääletusele? — Ei, maksude küsimusi ei saa rahvahääletusele panna.
Riigivõimu teostamine 8
In a referendum, 52% of those who voted voted for the draft law and 48% against it. Not all citizens with the right to vote went to vote. Was the draft law adopted?Correct answer:Yes, because the decision is made by a majority of those who took part in the vote.
Rahvahääletusel hääletas eelnõu poolt 52% ja vastu 48% hääletanutest. Kõik hääleõiguslikud kodanikud ei käinud hääletamas. Kas eelnõu võeti vastu? — Jah, sest otsus tehakse hääletamisest osavõtnute häälteenamusega.
Riigivõimu teostamine 9
Is the statement true or false? “The decision of a referendum is only a recommendation for state bodies, and the Riigikogu may choose not to follow it.”Correct answer:False
Kas lause on õige või vale? „Rahvahääletuse otsus on riigiorganitele ainult soovitus ja Riigikogu võib selle järgimata jätta.“ — Vale
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