LatviaSatversme 22 · The Satversme (Constitution)
Who elects the Speaker of the Parliament (Saeima)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kas ievēlē Saeimas priekšsēdētāju?
- aThe President (Valsts prezidents)Valsts prezidents
- bThe people in electionsTauta vēlēšanās
- cThe Parliament (Saeima)SaeimaCorrect answer
Why?
Article 16 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that the Parliament (Saeima) elects its Presidium, which includes the Speaker, his or her deputies and the secretaries. The President and the voters do not elect the Speaker.
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