LatviaSatversme 55 · The Satversme (Constitution)

What happens if the Parliament (Saeima) passes a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister?

In the exam (Latvian)

Kas notiek, ja Saeima izsaka neuzticību Ministru prezidentam?

  1. aOnly the Prime Minister must resignJāatkāpjas tikai Ministru prezidentam
  2. bThe President (Valsts prezidents) must dissolve the Parliament (Saeima)Valsts prezidentam jāatlaiž Saeima
  3. cThe whole Cabinet of Ministers (Ministru kabinets) must resignJāatkāpjas visam Ministru kabinetamCorrect answer

Why?

Article 59 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that if the Parliament (Saeima) passes a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister, the whole Cabinet must resign. If no confidence is expressed in an individual minister, only that minister resigns.

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