LatviaSatversme 56 · The Satversme (Constitution)
Who holds the right to make laws according to the Constitution (Satversme)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kam saskaņā ar Satversmi pieder likumdošanas tiesības?
- aOnly the Cabinet of Ministers (Ministru kabinets)Tikai Ministru kabinetam
- bThe Parliament (Saeima) and also the peopleSaeimai, kā arī tautaiCorrect answer
- cThe President (Valsts prezidents) and the courtsValsts prezidentam un tiesām
Why?
Article 64 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that the right to make laws belongs to the Parliament (Saeima) and also to the people. The Cabinet of Ministers (Ministru kabinets) can submit draft laws, but it does not pass laws itself.
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