LatviaSatversme 42 · The Satversme (Constitution)
Who has the right to declare a state of emergency if the state is threatened by an external enemy or by great internal unrest?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kam ir tiesības izsludināt izņēmuma stāvokli, ja valstij draud ārējs ienaidnieks vai lieli iekšēji nemieri?
- aThe Presidium of the Parliament (Saeima)Saeimas prezidijam
- bThe Cabinet of Ministers (Ministru kabinets)Ministru kabinetamCorrect answer
- cThe State Audit Office (Valsts kontrole)Valsts kontrolei
Why?
Article 62 of the Constitution (Satversme) gives the Cabinet of Ministers (Ministru kabinets) the right to declare a state of emergency. It must inform the Presidium of the Parliament (Saeima) about it within 24 hours.
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