Article 6
Nationality
1. Any person of either sex shall be an Ethiopian national where both or either
parent is
Ethiopian.
2. Foreign nationals may acquire Ethiopian nationality.
3. Particulars relating to nationality shall be determined by law.
Article 7
Gender Reference
Provisions of this Constitution set out in the masculine gender shall also apply to the
feminine gender.
CHAPTER TWO
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION
Article 8
Sovereignty of the people
1. All sovereign power resides in the Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of
Ethiopia.
2. This Constitution is an expression of their sovereignty.
3. Their sovereignty shall be expressed through their representatives elected in
accordance with this Constitution and through their direct democratic
participation
Article 9
Supremacy of the Constitution
1. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Any law, customary practice
or a decision of an organ of state or a public official which contravenes this
Constitution shall be of no effect.
2. All citizens, organs of state, political organizations, other associations as well
as their officials have the duty to ensure observance of the Constitution and to
obey it.
3. It is prohibited to assume state power in any manner other than that provided
under the Constitution.
4. All international agreements ratified by Ethiopia are an integral part of the law
of the land.
Article 10
Human and Democratic Rights
1. Human rights and freedoms, emanating from the nature of mankind, are
inviolable and inalienable.
2. Human and democratic rights of citizens and peoples shall be respected.