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Article 8: Prohibition of Seizing Power

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Constitution Text

“The seizure of state power or state institutions by force shall be considered anti-constitutional actions, which are unlawful and invalid.”

Summary

The seizure of state power or of a state institution by force is an anti-constitutional action. Such actions are unlawful and invalid.

Key Points

  • •Seizing state power or a state institution by force is an anti-constitutional action.
  • •Such actions are unlawful.
  • •Such actions are invalid, meaning they produce no legal effect.

Practical Example

If a group occupied the Seimas or the Government building by force and declared itself the authority, its decisions would be void under the Constitution and citizens would have the right to resist.

Exam Tips

Memorise the three labels: anti-constitutional, unlawful, invalid. The question asks how the seizure of power by force is treated.

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