Cameroon
through the President of the Republic and Members of Parliament or by way of referendum. No section
of the people or any individual shall arrogate to itself or
to himself the exercise thereof.
(2) The authorities responsible for the management of the State shall derive their powers from the people
through election by direct or indirect universal suffrage, unless otherwise provided for in this
Constitution.
(3) The vote shall be equal and secret, and every citizen aged twenty years and above shall be entitled to
vote
Article 3
Political parties and groups shall help the electorate in the making of voting decisions. They shall be
bound to respect the principles of democracy, national sovereignty and unity. They shall be formed and
shall exercise their, activities in accordance with the law.
Article 4
State power shall be exercised by:
- The President of the Republic;
- Parliament.
PART II
Executive Power
CHAPTER I
The President of the Republic
Article 5
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