Article 143: Elections in Time of War

Chapter XIIIMedium

Constitution Text

“If a regular election must be held in time of war actions, either the Seimas or the President of the Republic shall adopt the decision to extend the term of powers of the Seimas, the President of the Republic, or municipal councils and municipal mayors. In such a case, elections must be called not later than three months after the end of the war.”

Summary

If a regular election would fall during war actions, the Seimas or the President decides to extend the term of the Seimas, the President, or municipal councils and mayors. In that case, elections must be called no later than three months after the end of the war.

Key Points

•Regular elections may be postponed during war actions by extending terms of office.
•The decision to extend terms is taken by the Seimas or the President.
•The terms of the Seimas, the President, municipal councils and municipal mayors may be extended.
•Elections must be called no later than 3 months after the end of the war.

Practical Example

If a war coincided with a Seimas election year, the current Seimas could continue working and elections would be called within three months after the war ended.

Exam Tips

Memorise the number: elections after a war are called no later than 3 months after it ends. The exam may also ask who decides to extend the terms (the Seimas or the President).

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