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this Constitution.
The State shall ensure that the exercise of Legislative, Executive and Judicial power
is vested in people who possess the competence and integrity required to fulfil the
respective responsibilities accorded to the three branches.
• God or other deities
• Oaths to abide by constitution
Article 61: Oath of office of authorities
All authorities required by Constitution and other Laws to swear before taking
office, shall take an oath in the following words:
"I, __________,
solemnly swear to the Nation that I shall:
1°. remain loyal to the Republic of Rwanda;
2°. uphold the Constitution and other Laws;
3°. safeguard the basic individual human rights and the interests of the
Rwandan people;
4°. work for the consolidation of national unity;
5°. diligently fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to me;
6°. never use the powers conferred on me for personal ends.
Should I fail to honour this oath, may I face the rigours of the Law.
So help me God".
CHAPTER II: THE LEGISLATURE
Section 1: The Parliament
Sub-section 1: General provisions
• Structure of legislative chamber(s)
Article 62
Legislative power is vested in a Parliament consisting of two chambers:
1°. the Chamber of Deputies, whose members shall have the title of
"Deputies";
2°. the Senate, whose members shall have the title of "Senators ".
The Parliament shall deliberate and pass Laws. It shall legislate and oversee action of
the Executive in accordance with the procedure determined by this Constitution.
Rwanda 2003 (rev. 2010)
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