LatviaSatversme 92 · The Satversme (Constitution)

What is the relationship between church and state under the Constitution (Satversme)?

In the exam (Latvian)

Kādas ir baznīcas un valsts attiecības saskaņā ar Satversmi?

  1. aThe state religion is the Evangelical Lutheran faith.Valsts reliģija ir evaņģēliski luteriskā ticība.
  2. bThe work of churches is managed by the Ministry of Culture.Baznīcu darbu pārvalda Kultūras ministrija.
  3. cThe church is separate from the state.Baznīca ir atdalīta no valsts.Correct answer

Why?

Article 99 of the Constitution (Satversme) guarantees freedom of thought, conscience and religious belief and says that the church is separate from the state. Latvia has no state religion.

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Our own practice questions on the current Satversme (the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia) and public sources on Latvian history and culture. They are not material of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) and not real test questions. The English translation and the explanations were made with AI; the test itself is in Latvian only. Not affiliated with PMLP.

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