LatviaSatversme 27 · The Satversme (Constitution)
How does the Parliament (Saeima) usually take decisions according to Article 24 of the Constitution (Satversme)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kā Saeima parasti pieņem lēmumus saskaņā ar Satversmes 24. pantu?
- aWith two thirds of the votes of all membersAr visu Saeimas deputātu divu trešdaļu balsīm
- bBy an order of the SpeakerAr Saeimas priekšsēdētāja rīkojumu
- cWith an absolute majority of the members presentAr klātesošo deputātu absolūto balsu vairākumuCorrect answer
Why?
Article 24 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that the Parliament (Saeima) takes decisions by an absolute majority of the members present, unless the Constitution provides otherwise. Two thirds of the votes are needed only in special cases, for example when amending the Constitution.
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