LatviaSatversme 77 · The Satversme (Constitution)
Who confirms the appointment of judges according to the Constitution (Satversme)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kas saskaņā ar Satversmi apstiprina tiesnešu iecelšanu amatā?
- aThe President (Valsts prezidents)Valsts prezidents
- bThe Parliament (Saeima)SaeimaCorrect answer
- cThe Minister of Justice (tieslietu ministrs)Tieslietu ministrs
Why?
Article 84 of the Constitution (Satversme) says that the appointment of judges is confirmed by the Parliament (Saeima), and that judges cannot be removed from office.
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