LatviaSatversme 33 · The Satversme (Constitution)
How many votes of members of the Parliament (Saeima) are needed to elect the President (Valsts prezidents)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Cik Saeimas deputātu balsu ir vajadzīgas, lai ievēlētu Valsts prezidentu?
- aAt least 51 votesVismaz 51 balssCorrect answer
- bAt least 67 votesVismaz 67 balsis
- cAt least 34 votesVismaz 34 balsis
Why?
Article 36 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that the President (Valsts prezidents) is elected with at least 51 votes of the members of the Parliament (Saeima), that is, more than half of the 100 members.
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How does the Parliament (Saeima) vote when it elects the President (Valsts prezidents)?Correct answer:By open vote
Kā Saeima balso, ievēlot Valsts prezidentu? — Atklātā balsošanā
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How old must a person be to be elected President (Valsts prezidents)?Correct answer:At least 40
Cik gadu vecai jābūt personai, lai to varētu ievēlēt par Valsts prezidentu? — Vismaz 40 gadus vecai
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True or false? A person who holds dual citizenship can be elected President (Valsts prezidents).Correct answer:False
Patiesi vai nepatiesi? Par Valsts prezidentu var ievēlēt personu, kurai ir dubultpilsonība. — Nepatiesi
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For how long can the same person be President (Valsts prezidents) without a break?Correct answer:No longer than eight years
Cik ilgi viena un tā pati persona var būt Valsts prezidents bez pārtraukuma? — Ne ilgāk kā astoņus gadus
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