EstoniaVabariigi President 15 · President of the Republic
The Riigikogu has passed a law that the President thinks is bad. What may the President do?
In the exam (Estonian)
Riigikogu võttis vastu seaduse, mis presidendi arvates on halb. Mida võib president teha?
- aChange the text of the law and proclaim it in its changed form.Muuta seaduse teksti ja kuulutada see muudetud kujul välja.
- bCancel the law by their own decision and inform the Riigikogu.Tühistada seaduse oma otsusega ja teatada sellest Riigikogule.
- cPut the law to a referendum themselves, without a decision of the Riigikogu.Panna seaduse ise rahvahääletusele ilma Riigikogu otsuseta.
- dRefuse to proclaim the law and send it back to the Riigikogu.Jätta seaduse välja kuulutamata ja saata see Riigikogule tagasi.Correct answer
Why?
The President may refuse to proclaim a law and, within 14 days, send it back to the Riigikogu with a reasoned decision for a new debate. The President cannot cancel the law, change it or put it to a referendum. (PS § 107)
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