LatviaSatversme 64 · The Satversme (Constitution)
What can the President (Valsts prezidents) do if he or she disagrees with a law passed by the Parliament (Saeima)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Ko Valsts prezidents var darīt, ja nepiekrīt Saeimā pieņemtam likumam?
- aAsk for the law to be reconsideredPieprasīt likuma otrreizēju caurlūkošanuCorrect answer
- bChange the text of the law himself or herselfPats grozīt likuma tekstu
- cRepeal the law by an order of the PresidentAtcelt likumu ar Valsts prezidenta rīkojumu
Why?
According to Article 71 of the Constitution (Satversme), the President (Valsts prezidents) can demand in a reasoned letter that the Parliament (Saeima) reconsider the law. The President cannot change or repeal a law himself or herself.
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For how long can the President (Valsts prezidents) suspend the publication of a law?Correct answer:For two months
Uz cik ilgu laiku Valsts prezidents var apturēt likuma publicēšanu? — Uz diviem mēnešiem
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When must the President (Valsts prezidents) suspend the publication of a law?Correct answer:If at least one third of the members of the Parliament (Saeima) ask for it
Kad Valsts prezidentam ir jāaptur likuma publicēšana? — Ja to pieprasa vismaz trešā daļa Saeimas locekļu
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When is there still no referendum on a suspended law?Correct answer:If at least 3/4 of all members pass it again
Kad tautas nobalsošana par apturētu likumu tomēr nenotiek? — Ja to vēlreiz pieņem vismaz 3/4 visu deputātu
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When is a law whose publication the President (Valsts prezidents) has suspended repealed in a referendum?Correct answer:If at least half as many people take part as took part in the previous elections to the Parliament (Saeima) and a majority vote for repeal
Kad tautas nobalsošanā tiek atcelts likums, kura publicēšanu apturējis Valsts prezidents? — Ja piedalās vismaz puse no iepriekšējo Saeimas vēlēšanu dalībniekiem un vairākums balso par atcelšanu
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