LithuaniaVietos savivalda ir valdymas 5 · Local government

According to the Constitution, how do municipalities act?

In the exam (Lithuanian)

Kaip, pagal Konstituciją, veikia savivaldybės?

  1. aAccording to an annual work plan approved by the SeimasPagal kasmet Seimo tvirtinamą veiklos planą
  2. bFreely and independently, within their own competenceLaisvai ir savarankiškai, pagal savo kompetencijąCorrect answer
  3. cAs branches of the Government, under the ministriesKaip Vyriausybės padaliniai, pavaldūs ministerijoms

Why?

Article 120 says that the state supports municipalities. Municipalities act freely and independently within the competence set by the Constitution and the laws. (Article 120 of the Constitution)

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