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Article 150: Constituent Parts of the Constitution

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Constitution Text

“The constituent part of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania shall be: The Constitutional Law “On the State of Lithuania” of 11 February 1991; The Constitutional Act “On the Non-Alignment of the Republic of Lithuania to Post-Soviet Eastern Unions” of 8 June 1992; The Law “On the Procedure for the Entry into Force of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania” of 25 October 1992; The Constitutional Act “On Membership of the Republic of Lithuania in the European Union” of 13 July 2004.”

Summary

This article lists four acts that form a constituent part of the Constitution: the Constitutional Law On the State of Lithuania of 11 February 1991, the Constitutional Act On the Non-Alignment of the Republic of Lithuania to Post-Soviet Eastern Unions of 8 June 1992, the Law On the Procedure for the Entry into Force of the Constitution of 25 October 1992, and the Constitutional Act On Membership of the Republic of Lithuania in the European Union of 13 July 2004.

Key Points

  • •4 acts form a constituent part of the Constitution.
  • •The Constitutional Law On the State of Lithuania of 11 February 1991.
  • •The Constitutional Act On the Non-Alignment of the Republic of Lithuania to Post-Soviet Eastern Unions of 8 June 1992.
  • •The Law On the Procedure for the Entry into Force of the Constitution of 25 October 1992.
  • •The Constitutional Act On Membership of the Republic of Lithuania in the European Union of 13 July 2004 (added by the 2004 amendment).

Practical Example

Lithuania's membership in the European Union has a constitutional basis: the 2004 Constitutional Act on EU membership is part of the Constitution and carries the same force as the main text.

Exam Tips

Memorise all 4 acts and their years: 1991 (On the State of Lithuania), 1992 (non-alignment to post-Soviet Eastern unions, and entry into force), 2004 (EU membership).

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