LatviaSatversme 49 · The Satversme (Constitution)
What majority in the Parliament (Saeima) is needed to remove the President (Valsts prezidents) from office?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kāds balsu vairākums Saeimā vajadzīgs, lai atceltu Valsts prezidentu no amata?
- aMore than half of the members presentVairāk nekā puse klātesošo deputātu
- bAt least two thirds of all membersNe mazāk kā divas trešdaļas visu deputātuCorrect answer
- cAt least three quarters of all membersNe mazāk kā trīs ceturtdaļas visu deputātu
Why?
Article 51 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that, on the proposal of at least half of its members, the Parliament (Saeima) can remove the President (Valsts prezidents) in a closed sitting with the votes of at least two thirds of all its members.
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