Article 76
a. Treason against the Republic shall consist of:
1. levying war against the Republic;
2. aligning oneself with or aiding and abetting another nation or people with
whom Liberia is at war or in a state of war;
3. acts of espionage for an enemy state;
4. attempting by overt act to overthrow the Government, rebellion against the
Republic, insurrection and mutiny; and
5. abrogating or attempting to abrogate, subverting or attempting or conspiring to
subvert the Constitution by use of force or show of force or any other means which
attempts to undermine this Constitution.
The Legislature shall have the power to declare the punishment for treason;
provided, however, that such punishment shall not include a deprivation or
forfeiture of the right of inheritance by the convicted person of any property
although he may not be entitled to enjoyment thereof for as long as he continues
to serve the term of imprisonment imposed after conviction in a court of
competent jurisdiction. The right to enjoyment of any property inherited or
otherwise conveyed to or acquired by such convicted person shall be automatically
restored upon serving the term of imprisonment or other punishment, or upon an
executive pardon by the President. No punishment shall preclude the inheritance
and enjoyment, or cause the forfeiture by others entitled thereto, of any property
which the convicted person at the time of any conviction or subsequent thereto
may have possessed or been seized.
Chapter VIII POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS
Article 77
a. Since the essence of democracy is free competition of ideas expressed by
political parties and political groups as well as by individuals, parties may freely be
established to advocate the political opinions of the people. Laws, regulations,
decrees or measures which might have the effect of creating a one-party state
shall be declared unconstitutional.
b. All elections shall be by secret ballot as may be determined by the Elections
Commission, and every Liberian citizen not less than 18 years of age, shall have the
right to be registered as a voter and to vote in public elections and referenda
under this Constitution. The Legislature shall enact laws indicating the category of
Liberians who shall not form or become members of political parties.
Article 78