LithuaniaŽmogus ir valstybė 30 · The individual and the State

What does the Constitution say about criticising state institutions and officials?

In the exam (Lithuanian)

Ką Konstitucija sako apie valstybės įstaigų ir pareigūnų kritiką?

  1. aCriticism is allowed only with the institution's permission.Kritikuoti leidžiama tik gavus institucijos leidimą.
  2. bCriticism is allowed only during an election campaign.Kritikuoti leidžiama tik rinkimų kampanijos metu.
  3. cCriticism is guaranteed, and persecution for it is forbidden.Kritika laiduojama, o persekioti už ją draudžiama.Correct answer

Why?

Citizens are guaranteed the right to criticise the work of state institutions or officials and to appeal against their decisions. Persecution for criticism is forbidden. (Article 33 of the Constitution)

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Our own practice questions, written from the current text of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania and the NŠA exam programme. They are not the real exam questions, which NŠA does not publish. Each question was written, answered blind and fact-checked in separate rounds. The English translation and the explanations are ours, made with AI help; expect to read the questions in Lithuanian in the exam itself. We are not affiliated with the National Agency for Education (NŠA) or the Migration Department.

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