Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania

25 Constitution Day is celebrated in Lithuania on October (lit. Constitution Day). The Constitution is the fundamental law of the Republic of Lithuania. The current document was adopted by referendum 25 October 1992 year.

The Lithuanian Basic Law includes 14 chapters or 154 articles, Preamble and Final Provisions.

LITHUANIAN PEOPLE

who created the Lithuanian state many centuries ago,

basing its legal foundation on the Lithuanian Statutes and Constitutions of the Republic of Lithuania,

for centuries resolutely defended its freedom and independence,

preserved his spirit, native language, writing and customs,

embodying the natural right of man and the People to live and create freely on the land of their fathers and ancestors - in the independent state of Lithuania,

caring for national harmony on the land of Lithuania,

striving for open, fair, harmonious civil society and the rule of law,

at the will of the citizens of the revived State of Lithuania, accepts and proclaims this CONSTITUTION

Content:

CHAPTER I. STATE OF LITHUANIA
CHAPTER II. PERSON AND STATE
CHAPTER III. SOCIETY AND STATE
CHAPTER IV. NATIONAL ECONOMY AND LABOR
CHAPTER V. SEYM
CHAPTER VI. PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
CHAPTER VII. GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA
CHAPTER VIII. CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
CHAPTER IX. COURT
CHAPTER H. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNANCE
CHAPTER XI. FINANCE AND STATE BUDGET
CHAPTER XII. STATE CONTROL
CHAPTER XIII. FOREIGN POLICY AND STATE DEFENSE
CHAPTER XIV. CHANGE OF THE CONSTITUTION
FINAL PROVISIONS

Why you need to study the Constitution of Lithuania?

protection of one's rights
obtaining permanent residence
obtaining citizenship

Purpose of the section

To facilitate independent study of the Constitution for those, who is preparing for an exam or simply wants to get acquainted with the basic law of Lithuania.