LithuaniaVyriausybė 14 · The Government

According to the Constitution, who may temporarily replace a minister?

In the exam (Lithuanian)

Kas pagal Konstituciją gali laikinai pavaduoti ministrą?

  1. aThe chancellor of the ministry, appointed by the minister personallyMinisterijos kancleris, paskirtas paties ministro
  2. bA member of the Seimas, appointed by the President of the RepublicSeimo narys, paskirtas Respublikos Prezidento
  3. cA member of the Government, appointed by the Prime MinisterVyriausybės narys, paskirtas Ministro PirmininkoCorrect answer

Why?

The Constitution says that a minister may be temporarily replaced only by another member of the Government, appointed by the Prime Minister. The chancellor of the ministry (ministerijos kancleris) is not a member of the Government. (Article 98 of the Constitution)

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