LatviaSatversme 78 · The Satversme (Constitution)
What is the main task of the Constitutional Court (Satversmes tiesa)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kāds ir Satversmes tiesas galvenais uzdevums?
- aTo hear criminal cases in the first instanceIzskatīt krimināllietas pirmajā instancē
- bTo assess whether laws comply with the ConstitutionIzvērtēt, vai likumi atbilst SatversmeiCorrect answer
- cTo prepare new draft lawsSagatavot jaunus likumprojektus
Why?
According to Article 85 of the Constitution (Satversme), the Constitutional Court (Satversmes tiesa) hears cases on whether laws comply with the Constitution and can declare laws or their provisions invalid.
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