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Article 10: State Territory and Borders

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Constitution Text

“The territory of the State of Lithuania shall be integral and shall not be divided into any state-like formations. The boundaries of the State may be altered only by an international treaty of the Republic of Lithuania after it is ratified by 4/5 of all the Members of the Seimas.”

Summary

The territory of the State of Lithuania is integral and cannot be divided into any state-like formations. State borders may be altered only by an international treaty ratified by 4/5 of all Members of the Seimas.

Key Points

  • •The territory of the State of Lithuania is integral.
  • •The territory cannot be divided into any state-like formations (Lithuania is not a federation).
  • •State borders may be altered only by an international treaty of the Republic of Lithuania.
  • •Such a treaty must be ratified by 4/5 of all Members of the Seimas.

Practical Example

Any agreement with a neighbouring country adjusting the border line would take effect only after ratification by at least 4/5 of all Seimas members, that is 113 of 141.

Exam Tips

Memorise the fraction 4/5, the strictest voting threshold in the Constitution. Questions also ask whether the territory may be divided into state-like formations (no).

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