Declaration of state of emergency
- Article
- 273
- Title
- Declaration of state of emergency
- Category
- other
- Description
This article authorizes the President to declare a state of emergency upon recommendation from the Council of Ministers, which must be approved by the Federal Parliament within one month.
Practice questions
Which official has the authority to declare a state of emergency under the constitutional provisions?
Whose recommendation is required for the President to declare a state of emergency?
A state of emergency declared by the President must be approved by the Federal Parliament within what timeframe?
What body is responsible for approving a declaration of emergency issued by the President?
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