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The state structure based on the rule of law was established through the first free elections held in ______.
The state structure based on the rule of law was established through the first free elections held in ______.
1990
The Hungarian Socialist Workers’ Party was a product of the ______ ideology.
The Hungarian Socialist Workers’ Party was a product of the ______ ideology.
communist
Leaders of the previous regime are held responsible for maintaining an oppressive ______.
Leaders of the previous regime are held responsible for maintaining an oppressive ______.
regime
The regime thwarted democratic attempts in Hungary with the assistance of ______ military forces.
The regime thwarted democratic attempts in Hungary with the assistance of ______ military forces.
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The legal order established by the previous regime was based on the exclusive exercise of ______ and unlawfulness.
The legal order established by the previous regime was based on the exclusive exercise of ______ and unlawfulness.
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Citizens were systematically deprived of their fundamental human ______ under the previous regime.
Citizens were systematically deprived of their fundamental human ______ under the previous regime.
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The Revolution and War of Independence on 23 October 1956 were suppressed with ______, involving Soviet forces.
The Revolution and War of Independence on 23 October 1956 were suppressed with ______, involving Soviet forces.
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Many ordinary criminal offences committed during this time were left ______ by the justice system.
Many ordinary criminal offences committed during this time were left ______ by the justice system.
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Hungary shall strive to provide social security to all of its ______.
Hungary shall strive to provide social security to all of its ______.
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Every Hungarian citizen shall be entitled to assistance in the event of ______.
Every Hungarian citizen shall be entitled to assistance in the event of ______.
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Hungary shall implement social security for those persons referred to in paragraph (1) and for others in need through a system of social ______.
Hungary shall implement social security for those persons referred to in paragraph (1) and for others in need through a system of social ______.
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Hungary shall contribute to ensuring a life of dignity for the elderly by maintaining a general state ______ system.
Hungary shall contribute to ensuring a life of dignity for the elderly by maintaining a general state ______ system.
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Everyone shall have the right to physical and mental ______.
Everyone shall have the right to physical and mental ______.
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Hungary shall recognise and endorse the right of everyone to a healthy ______.
Hungary shall recognise and endorse the right of everyone to a healthy ______.
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The State shall provide legal protection for ______.
The State shall provide legal protection for ______.
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Using a public space as a habitual ______ shall be prohibited.
Using a public space as a habitual ______ shall be prohibited.
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Political organisations that gained legal recognition during the democratic transition are recognized as legal successors of the Hungarian Socialist Workers’ Party and share the responsibility for their predecessors as beneficiaries of their unlawfully accumulated ______.
Political organisations that gained legal recognition during the democratic transition are recognized as legal successors of the Hungarian Socialist Workers’ Party and share the responsibility for their predecessors as beneficiaries of their unlawfully accumulated ______.
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In order to preserve the memory of the communist dictatorship, a Committee of National ______ shall operate.
In order to preserve the memory of the communist dictatorship, a Committee of National ______ shall operate.
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The holders of power under the communist dictatorship must allow statements of fact about their roles and acts, except for deliberate statements that are untrue in ______.
The holders of power under the communist dictatorship must allow statements of fact about their roles and acts, except for deliberate statements that are untrue in ______.
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Pensions and other benefits for leaders of the communist dictatorship may be reduced to mitigate the ______ caused by the regime.
Pensions and other benefits for leaders of the communist dictatorship may be reduced to mitigate the ______ caused by the regime.
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Serious criminal offences committed under the communist dictatorship shall not be considered as time-______ due to political reasons.
Serious criminal offences committed under the communist dictatorship shall not be considered as time-______ due to political reasons.
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The criminal offences referred to in previous statements shall become time-barred on the expiry of the period determined in the ______ on criminal law.
The criminal offences referred to in previous statements shall become time-barred on the expiry of the period determined in the ______ on criminal law.
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The results of the Committee of National Memory’s activities shall be published in a comprehensive ______ and other documents.
The results of the Committee of National Memory’s activities shall be published in a comprehensive ______ and other documents.
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Statements regarding the operation of the communist dictatorship must realistically reveal the ______ of power and the role of individuals involved.
Statements regarding the operation of the communist dictatorship must realistically reveal the ______ of power and the role of individuals involved.
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Every adult Hungarian citizen shall have the right to vote and to be voted for in elections of Members of the National ________.
Every adult Hungarian citizen shall have the right to vote and to be voted for in elections of Members of the National ________.
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Every adult citizen of another Member State of the European Union with domicile in Hungary shall have the right to vote and to be voted for in elections of local government representatives and ________.
Every adult citizen of another Member State of the European Union with domicile in Hungary shall have the right to vote and to be voted for in elections of local government representatives and ________.
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Every adult person recognised as a ________, immigrant or resident in Hungary shall have the right to vote in elections of local government representatives and mayors.
Every adult person recognised as a ________, immigrant or resident in Hungary shall have the right to vote in elections of local government representatives and mayors.
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A cardinal Act may provide that only persons with domicile in Hungary may be granted the right or the full right to ________.
A cardinal Act may provide that only persons with domicile in Hungary may be granted the right or the full right to ________.
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Voters may exercise their right to cast their vote at their place of ________ or registered place of residence.
Voters may exercise their right to cast their vote at their place of ________ or registered place of residence.
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Those disenfranchised by a court for a criminal offence or limited mental ________ shall not have the right to vote.
Those disenfranchised by a court for a criminal offence or limited mental ________ shall not have the right to vote.
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Everyone having the right to vote in elections of Members of the National Assembly shall have the right to participate in national ________.
Everyone having the right to vote in elections of Members of the National Assembly shall have the right to participate in national ________.
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Everyone shall have the right to have his or her affairs handled impartially, fairly and within a reasonable time by the ________.
Everyone shall have the right to have his or her affairs handled impartially, fairly and within a reasonable time by the ________.
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The National Assembly shall decide, with the votes of two thirds of the Members of the National Assembly present, to establish the absence of the conditions required for the election of the ______.
The National Assembly shall decide, with the votes of two thirds of the Members of the National Assembly present, to establish the absence of the conditions required for the election of the ______.
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One fifth of the Members of the National Assembly may submit a written motion of ______ against the Prime Minister.
One fifth of the Members of the National Assembly may submit a written motion of ______ against the Prime Minister.
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If the National Assembly supports the motion of no confidence, it elects the person proposed for the office of ______.
If the National Assembly supports the motion of no confidence, it elects the person proposed for the office of ______.
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The votes of more than half of the Members of the National Assembly shall be required for such a decision by the ______.
The votes of more than half of the Members of the National Assembly shall be required for such a decision by the ______.
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The Prime Minister may move for a ______ vote.
The Prime Minister may move for a ______ vote.
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If the Prime Minister’s mandate terminates, they shall exercise their powers as a ______ Prime Minister.
If the Prime Minister’s mandate terminates, they shall exercise their powers as a ______ Prime Minister.
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The Government may adopt decrees only on the basis of authorisation by an ______ in cases of urgency.
The Government may adopt decrees only on the basis of authorisation by an ______ in cases of urgency.
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The National Assembly shall decide on the question of ______ after the third day following the submission of the motion.
The National Assembly shall decide on the question of ______ after the third day following the submission of the motion.
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If the Prime Minister’s mandate has terminated upon his or her ______, the declaration of incompatibility or a conflict of interest may occur.
If the Prime Minister’s mandate has terminated upon his or her ______, the declaration of incompatibility or a conflict of interest may occur.
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The powers of the Prime Minister shall be exercised by the ______ Prime Minister or, in the case of more than one Deputy Prime Minister, by the one designated as first Deputy Prime Minister.
The powers of the Prime Minister shall be exercised by the ______ Prime Minister or, in the case of more than one Deputy Prime Minister, by the one designated as first Deputy Prime Minister.
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A minister shall exercise his or her powers as a ______ minister from the termination of the Prime Minister’s mandate until a new minister is appointed.
A minister shall exercise his or her powers as a ______ minister from the termination of the Prime Minister’s mandate until a new minister is appointed.
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The National Assembly may establish independent regulatory organs by means of a ______ Act to perform certain functions and powers.
The National Assembly may establish independent regulatory organs by means of a ______ Act to perform certain functions and powers.
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The head of an independent regulatory organ shall be appointed by the Prime Minister or, on a proposal from the Prime Minister, by the ______ of the Republic.
The head of an independent regulatory organ shall be appointed by the Prime Minister or, on a proposal from the Prime Minister, by the ______ of the Republic.
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The head of an independent regulatory organ shall give an account annually to the ______ Assembly of the activities of the independent regulatory organ.
The head of an independent regulatory organ shall give an account annually to the ______ Assembly of the activities of the independent regulatory organ.
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The Constitutional Court shall be the principal organ for the protection of the ______ Law.
The Constitutional Court shall be the principal organ for the protection of the ______ Law.
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In issuing decrees, the head of an independent regulatory organ may be substituted by the ______ he or she designated in a decree.
In issuing decrees, the head of an independent regulatory organ may be substituted by the ______ he or she designated in a decree.
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Study Notes
The Fundamental Law of Hungary
- Effective December 23, 2020
- This document is an English translation of the consolidated version
- Incorporated Amendments: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth
- Ministry of Justice, 2021
National Avowal
- Hungarians proclaim their pride in the nation's history, intellectual achievements, and role in preserving European values.
- Commitment to preserving national unity and protecting the heritage, unique Hungarian language, and cultures of national minorities.
- Responsibility for protecting the living conditions of future generations by prudently using resources.
- Belief national culture enriches European unity and respect for other nations.
Foundations
- Hungary's name.
- Hungary is an independent democratic rule-of-law state.
- Form of government: republic
- Source of public power: the people.
- Power exercised by elected representatives or directly.
- Division of powers: the functioning of the Hungarian state.
- Prohibition of exercising power by force.
- The State's right to enforce laws.
- Responsibility for Hungarians living outside the borders and facilitating their survival.
- Contribution to the creation of European unity.
State Recognition
- Rejection of the suspension of the historic constitution.
- Denying any statute of limitations for crimes committed during past occupations.
- Invalidating the 1949 Communist constitution.
- Recognition of the 1956 Revolution as the basis of liberty in the country.
- Date of restoration: May 2, 1990.
- Need for spiritual and intellectual renewal after the twentieth century's moral decay.
- Faith in a shared future and the commitment of younger generations.
Further Considerations of the Fundamental Law
- Key articles (e.g., A, B, D, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U) focusing on fundamental legal rights and responsibilities and the structure of the Hungarian system of governance.
- Language, coat of arms, flag, holidays, and economy.
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Test your knowledge on Hungary’s political history, focusing on key events such as the first free elections and the consequences of regime changes. This quiz will cover aspects of law, human rights, and social security related to the country's past. Challenge yourself and learn more about Hungary's journey towards democracy.
