LatviaSatversme 16 · The Satversme (Constitution)
For how many years is the Parliament (Saeima) elected?
In the exam (Latvian)
Uz cik gadiem tiek ievēlēta Saeima?
- aFor four yearsUz četriem gadiemCorrect answer
- bFor three yearsUz trim gadiem
- cFor five yearsUz pieciem gadiem
Why?
Article 10 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that the Parliament (Saeima) is elected for four years. Earlier its term was three years; this was extended by the 1997 amendments to the Constitution (Satversme).
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