LatviaSatversme 65 · The Satversme (Constitution)
For how long can the President (Valsts prezidents) suspend the publication of a law?
In the exam (Latvian)
Uz cik ilgu laiku Valsts prezidents var apturēt likuma publicēšanu?
- aFor two weeksUz divām nedēļām
- bFor one yearUz vienu gadu
- cFor two monthsUz diviem mēnešiemCorrect answer
Why?
Article 72 of the Constitution (Satversme) gives the President (Valsts prezidents) the right to suspend the publication of a law for two months.
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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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Par kuru no šiem jautājumiem nevar rīkot tautas nobalsošanu? — Par valsts budžetu
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