In this article we analyze the first chapter of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania, shortening the thought and highlighting key words, which will make it easy to grasp the essence of the document, making it more accessible to understand.
STATE OF LITHUANIA
Article 1
Lithuania – independent and democratic Republic.
Article 2
Sovereignty belongs The people.
Article 3
Nobody can infringe upon sovereignty people.
The people have the right resist encroachment for independence, territory and constitutional system of the Republic of Latvia.
Article 4
The people carries out his will through elected representatives.
Article 5
Power: Seim, President and Government, Court.
Powers of government are limited Constitution.
Government institutions serve people.
Article 6
Constitution – holistic and applicable act.
Everyone can defend your rights, based on the Constitution.
Article 7
A law or act cannot contradict Constitution.
Valid only made public laws.
Ignorance the law does not exempt from liability.
Article 8
Power grab considered unconstitutional, illegal and void.
Article 9
Questions The State and the People decide to referendum.
Referendum declared by the Seimas.
Referendum announced on demand no less 300 thousand citizens, having the right to vote.
Order announcement and holding of a referendum established by law.
Article 10
Territory the only one and not by works.
Boundaries may be changed only in accordance with an international treaty after ratification 4/5 from members of the Seimas.
Article 11
Administrative units and their boundaries are established by law.
Article 12
Citizenship is acquired by birth and on other grounds established by law.
Except in some cases, you can't have a second citizenship.
Order gains and losses citizenship is established by law.
Article 13
Lithuania takes care of its citizens abroad.
It is prohibited to issue citizen of another state, unless an international treaty provides otherwise.
Article 14
The official language is Lithuanian.
Article 15
Flag yellow-green-red.
Coat of arms – white Vitis on a red background.
Coat of arms, flag and their uses established by laws.
Article 16
Hymn – “National Song” by Vincas Kudirka.
Article 17
Capital city – Vilnius.
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