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Article 14: State Language

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Constitution Text

“Lithuanian shall be the state language.”

Summary

One sentence establishes that Lithuanian is the state language. In practice this means state institutions, courts and official documents operate in Lithuanian.

Key Points

  • •Lithuanian is the state language.
  • •The Constitution establishes only one state language.
  • •The article consists of a single sentence.

Practical Example

The Constitution exam and the state language exam are taken in Lithuanian, and applications to state offices are filed in Lithuanian, precisely because of this provision.

Exam Tips

One of the simplest and most frequent questions: what is the state language? Lithuanian. Remember the article number as well, 14.

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