LatviaSatversme 41 · The Satversme (Constitution)
Who is the supreme commander of the state's armed forces?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kas ir valsts bruņoto spēku augstākais vadonis?
- aThe Prime Minister (Ministru prezidents)Ministru prezidents
- bThe Minister of Defence (aizsardzības ministrs)Aizsardzības ministrs
- cThe President (Valsts prezidents)Valsts prezidentsCorrect answer
Why?
Article 42 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that the President (Valsts prezidents) is the supreme commander of the armed forces of the state. Ministers lead their own fields, but this office is given to the President by the Constitution (Satversme).
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