Latvian citizenship exam questions · 14 questions
Satversme: fundamental human rights
Satversme: cilvēka pamattiesības
Chapter VIII of the Satversme: the right to counsel, liberty restricted only by law, freedom of movement and return, municipal elections, associations, assemblies, property, medical care, compulsory education.
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1.Kam ir tiesības uz advokāta palīdzību?
Who has the right to a lawyer's assistance?
Answer: Ikvienam.
Everyone.
A lawyer helps protect rights and navigate proceedings. The right to assistance does not automatically make every legal service free in every situation. Access to defence matters when someone does not understand legal language or cannot formulate their own arguments.
2.Kādā gadījumā drīkst atņemt vai ierobežot personas brīvību?
Under what circumstances may a person be deprived of or restricted in their liberty?
Answer: Tikai uz likuma pamata (un ar tiesas lēmumu).
Only on the basis of law (and by court order).
Liberty cannot be restricted arbitrarily. A lawful basis and procedure are needed; initial detention and longer custody follow different rules. Legal procedure makes it possible to scrutinise the grounds for official action and prevent arbitrariness.
3.Kas aizsargā cilvēka godu un cieņu?
Who protects a person's honor and dignity?
Answer: Valsts (likums).
The state (the law).
Dignity deserves protection regardless of popularity or status. It underpins treating every individual as a person with rights. Even when punishing an offence, the state must not subject a person to inhuman or degrading treatment.
4.Kam ir tiesības brīvi pārvietoties un izvēlēties dzīvesvietu Latvijas teritorijā?
Who has the right to move freely and choose their place of residence within Latvia?
Answer: Ikvienam, kas likumīgi uzturas Latvijā.
Everyone who is lawfully present in Latvia.
This right is not limited to citizens; lawful presence matters. It does not rule out every restriction on movement established by law. Freedom to choose where to live does not give a right to occupy someone else's property without consent.
5.Kam ir tiesības brīvi atgriezties Latvijā?
Who has the right to freely return to Latvia?
Answer: Latvijas pilsoņiem.
Citizens of Latvia.
Citizenship creates a special link with the state, including a right to return. Foreign nationals' entry can be subject to different conditions. That connection to the state remains when a citizen lives, studies or works abroad for a period.
6.Kam ir tiesības piedalīties pašvaldību vēlēšanās?
Who has the right to take part in local government elections?
Answer: Latvijas un ES pilsoņiem, kas pastāvīgi dzīvo Latvijā (no 18 gadiem).
Citizens of Latvia and of the EU who permanently reside in Latvia (from age 18).
The electorate differs between local and parliamentary elections. EU citizens voting locally must also meet legal requirements connecting them to the municipality. This vote shapes local services and development rather than directly determining the composition of the Saeima.
7.Kam ir tiesības Latvijā apvienoties politiskajās partijās un sabiedriskajās organizācijās?
Who has the right to form political parties and public organizations in Latvia?
Answer: Ikvienam.
Everyone.
General freedom of association does not mean identical rules for all organisations. Political-party membership has specific legal requirements for age, citizenship and status. An association can unite people around a shared purpose, while a party seeks to participate in exercising political power.
8.Kādos gadījumos valsts aizsargā sapulču, gājienu un piketu brīvību?
In what cases does the state protect freedom of assembly, processions, and pickets?
Answer: Ja tie ir miermīlīgi (bez ieročiem).
When they are peaceful (unarmed).
Peaceful protest enables public expression, including criticism of government. The state must protect it, subject to lawful and proportionate restrictions. These rights also protect unpopular views when an event remains peaceful and meets legal requirements.
9.Kas aizsargā arodbiedrību brīvību Latvijā?
Who protects freedom of trade unions in Latvia?
Answer: Valsts (Satversme).
The state (the Constitution).
A trade union brings workers together to defend shared employment interests. It can negotiate working conditions but does not replace parliament or courts. Collective representation helps workers address pay, workplace safety and other employment issues.
10.Kam ir tiesības pildīt valsts dienestu?
Who has the right to hold public office?
Answer: Latvijas pilsoņiem.
Citizens of Latvia.
The constitutional right to public service is linked to citizenship. Not every job in a publicly funded institution is a civil-service post. Access to a particular post may also depend on education, experience and other statutory requirements.
11.Kādu atbildi uz iesniegumu personai ir tiesības saņemt no valsts un pašvaldību iestādēm?
What kind of response is a person entitled to receive from state institutions and local governments regarding an application?
Answer: Pamatotu atbildi pēc būtības.
A reasoned response on the merits.
A substantive reply addresses the issue raised and explains the authority's position. It does not guarantee a favourable decision. For example, when rejecting a request, an institution should explain its grounds rather than give an empty refusal.
12.Kā persona drīkst izmantot savu īpašumu?
How is a person entitled to use their property?
Answer: Tā, lai netiktu kaitēts sabiedrības interesēm.
In a way that does not harm the interests of society.
Property rights allow use of possessions, not unlimited harm to others. Building and environmental rules are examples of applicable limits. The owner's interests are thus balanced with neighbours' rights and society's needs.
13.Kāda ir valsts loma medicīniskās palīdzības nodrošināšanā?
What is the state's role in providing medical care?
Answer: Valsts nodrošina ikvienam medicīniskās palīdzības minimumu.
The state guarantees everyone a minimum level of medical care.
Constitutional health protection does not mean every treatment is always free. Laws define the scope and arrangements for public funding. For a specific service, you therefore need to check access arrangements rather than rely solely on the general principle.
14.Kura izglītība Latvijā ir obligāta?
What level of education is compulsory in Latvia?
Answer: Pamatizglītība.
Basic education.
Basic education provides foundations for further learning. Its compulsory nature differs from the right to continue into upper-secondary or higher education. This requirement helps ensure a child's future opportunities do not depend solely on a family's willingness to provide education.