Article 91: Composition of the Government

Chapter VIICritical

Constitution Text

“The Government of the Republic of Lithuania shall consist of the Prime Minister and Ministers.”

Summary

This article defines who makes up the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. The Government consists of the Prime Minister and the Ministers; the Constitution names no other members.

Key Points

•The Government consists of the Prime Minister and the Ministers.
•The Prime Minister is the head of the Government, not a separate body.
•The Constitution does not fix the number of Ministers.
•The Government is the executive branch (see Article 5).

Practical Example

When the news reports on a "Government sitting", the people in the room are the Prime Minister and all the Ministers – together they are the Government.

Exam Tips

A typical question asks who makes up the Government. The answer is the Prime Minister and the Ministers; do not include the President or the Speaker of the Seimas.

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