LatviaSatversme 38 · The Satversme (Constitution)
What does the Constitution (Satversme) say about the office of President (Valsts prezidents)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Ko Satversme nosaka par Valsts prezidenta amatu?
- aThe President can remain a member of the Parliament (Saeima) at the same timePrezidents var vienlaikus palikt Saeimas deputāts
- bThe President can head a ministry at the same timePrezidents var vienlaikus vadīt kādu ministriju
- cThe President may not hold any other officePrezidents nedrīkst ieņemt nevienu citu amatuCorrect answer
Why?
Article 38 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that the office of President (Valsts prezidents) cannot be combined with any other office. If the person elected is a member of the Parliament (Saeima), he or she must give up the seat.
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