1. Every citizen shall have the right to take part in political life and the direction
of public affairs, either directly or via freely elected representatives, and to be
informed of the actions of the state and the management of public affairs,
under the terms of the Constitution and by law.
2. It shall be the duty of every citizen to comply with and respect the law and
obey the orders of the legitimate authorities issued under the terms of the
Constitution and the law, respecting fundamental rights, freedoms and
guarantees.
Article 53
(Standing for public office)
1. Every citizen shall have the free and equal right to stand for public office,
under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
2. No-one shall be prejudiced in terms of their appointment, job or professional
career, or the social benefits to which they are entitled, due to the exercise of
political rights or the holding of public office, under the terms of the
Constitution and by law.
3. In governing the right to stand for elected office, the law shall only determine
the ineligibilities required to guarantee electors freedom of choice and ensure
independence and lack of bias in the exercise of the offices in question.
Article 54
(Right to vote)
1. Every citizen who has attained the age of eighteen years shall have the right
to vote and stand for election for any state or local authority body and to
serve their terms of office or mandates, under the terms of the Constitution
and the law.
2. The right to vote may not be restricted except with regard to the incapacities
and ineligibilities prescribed in the Constitution.
3. The exercise of the right to vote shall be personal and non-transferable and
shall be a civic duty.
Article 55
(Freedom to form political associations and political parties)
1. There shall be freedom to create political associations and political parties,
under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
2. Every citizen shall have the right to participate in political associations and
political parties, under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
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