Article 154: Signing and Promulgation of the Constitution

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Constitution Text

“The Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania and the Law of the Republic of Lithuania “On the Procedure for the Entry into Force of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania”, adopted by referendum, shall be signed and, within 15 days, promulgated by the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania.”

Summary

The Constitution and the Law On the Procedure for the Entry into Force of the Constitution, adopted by referendum, are signed and promulgated within 15 days by the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania. The Constitution was signed in Vilnius on 6 November 1992 by the Chairman of the Supreme Council, Vytautas Landsbergis.

Key Points

•The Constitution and the law on its entry into force, adopted by referendum, are signed by the Chairman of the Supreme Council.
•They must be promulgated within 15 days.
•The Constitution was signed by the Chairman of the Supreme Council, Vytautas Landsbergis, in Vilnius on 6 November 1992.

Practical Example

The official text of the Constitution ends after Article 154 with the signature of Vytautas Landsbergis and the date, 6 November 1992, Vilnius.

Exam Tips

Remember: the Chairman of the Supreme Council signs (not the President, who did not yet exist), the deadline is 15 days, and the signatory was Vytautas Landsbergis.

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