Topic 3 of 15 · Articles 38–45
The family is the basis of society and the State. These articles also govern education, science, culture, religion and ethnic communities.
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Question 1
Šeima · The family
English: What is the basis of society and the State under the Constitution?
Valstybė saugo ir globoja šeimą, motinystę, tėvystę ir vaikystę.
The State protects and takes care of the family, motherhood, fatherhood, and childhood.
38 straipsnis · Article 38Question 2
Laisvu vyro ir moters sutarimu · Upon the free mutual consent of man and woman
English: On what basis is marriage concluded?
Sutuoktinių teisės šeimoje yra lygios.
The rights of spouses in the family are equal.
38 straipsnis · Article 38Question 3
Šeimas, auginančias ir auklėjančias vaikus namuose · Families that raise and bring up children at home
English: What does the State take care of and support?
Dirbančioms motinoms įstatymas numato mokamas atostogas iki gimdymo ir po jo, palankias darbo sąlygas bei lengvatas.
The law provides paid leave before and after childbirth, favourable working conditions, and other privileges for working mothers.
39 straipsnis · Article 39Question 4
Jos yra pasaulietinės · They are secular
English: What is the character of state and municipal establishments of teaching and education?
Tėvų pageidavimu jose mokoma tikybos; aukštosioms mokykloms suteikiama autonomija.
At the request of parents, these establishments provide religious instruction; higher educational establishments are granted autonomy.
40 straipsnis · Article 40Question 5
Iki 16 metų · Until age 16
English: Until what age is education compulsory?
Mokslas privalomas asmenims iki 16 metų.
Education is compulsory for persons under the age of 16.
41 straipsnis · Article 41Question 6
Pagal įstatymą · According to law
English: When are citizens who are good students guaranteed tuition-free education at state higher educational establishments?
Aukštasis mokslas prieinamas pagal kiekvieno žmogaus sugebėjimus.
Higher education is accessible to everyone according to individual abilities.
41 straipsnis · Article 41Question 7
Kultūra, mokslas ir tyrinėjimai bei dėstymas yra laisvi · Culture, science and research, and teaching are unrestricted
English: Which statement concerning culture, science, and research conforms to the Constitution?
Valstybė remia kultūrą ir mokslą, rūpinasi Lietuvos istorijos, meno ir kitų kultūros paminklų bei vertybių apsauga.
The State supports culture and science and protects Lithuanian historical, artistic, and other cultural monuments and objects of value.
42 straipsnis · Article 42Question 8
Tas, kurios yra Lietuvos istorinio, dvasinio bei socialinio palikimo dalis · Those that are a part of Lithuania's historical, spiritual, and social heritage
English: Which churches and religious organisations does the State recognise as traditional in Lithuania?
Kitos bažnyčios ir religinės organizacijos pripažįstamos, jeigu jos turi atramą visuomenėje ir jų mokymas bei apeigos neprieštarauja įstatymui ir dorai.
Other churches and religious organisations are recognised if they have support in society and their teaching and rites are not contrary to law and morality.
43 straipsnis · Article 43Question 9
Ne · No
English: Is there a state religion in Lithuania?
Konstitucija aiškiai nustato, kad Lietuvoje nėra valstybinės religijos.
The Constitution expressly provides that there is no state religion in Lithuania.
43 straipsnis · Article 43Question 10
Masinės informacijos cenzūra · Censorship of mass information
English: What is prohibited in the field of mass information?
Valstybė, politinės partijos, politinės ir visuomeninės organizacijos bei kitos institucijos ar asmenys negali monopolizuoti masinės informacijos priemonių.
The State and other listed bodies or persons may not monopolise the mass media.
44 straipsnis · Article 44Question 11
Savarankiškai · Independently
English: How do ethnic communities manage the affairs of their ethnic culture?
Tautinės bendrijos taip pat savarankiškai tvarko švietimo, labdaros ir savitarpio pagalbos reikalus; valstybė jas remia.
Ethnic communities also independently manage education, charity, and mutual assistance; the State supports them.
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