b)
c)
d)
e)
Free constitution;
The public pursuance of aims;
Freedom of affiliation and single affiliation;
The use of peaceful means only to pursue aims and a ban on the creation
or use of military, paramilitary or militarised organisations;
f) Democratic organization and functioning;
g) Minimum representation, as established by law;
h) A ban on receiving monetary and economic contributions from foreign
governments and government institutions;
i) The rendering of accounts for the use of public funds.
3. Through their objectives, programmes and activities, political parties must
contribute towards:
a) The consolidation of the Angolan nation and national independence;
b) Safeguarding territorial integrity;
c) Reinforcing national unity;
d) The defence of national sovereignty and democracy;
e) The protection of fundamental freedoms and human rights;
f) The defence of the republican nature of the government and the secular
nature of the state.
4. Political parties shall be entitled to equal treatment by entities exercising
political power, impartial treatment by the state press and the right to exercise
democratic opposition, under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
Article 18
(National symbols)
1. The national symbols of the Republic of Angola shall be the national flag, the
national insignia and the national anthem.
2. The national flag, national insignia and national anthem, symbols of national
sovereignty and independence and of the unity and integrity of the Republic
of Angola, are those adopted at the time of the proclamation of national
independence on 11 November 1975 and are as described in Annexes I, II
and III of this Constitution.
3. The technical specifications and provisions concerning deference and the use
of the national flag, national insignia and national anthem shall be established
by law.
Article 19
(Languages)
1. The official language of the Republic of Angola is Portuguese.
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