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• General guarantee of equality
• Motives for writing constitution
We are drafting a Constitution that achieves equality between us in rights and duties
with no discrimination.
• Source of constitutional authority
We are the citizens. We are the Egyptian people, sovereigns in a sovereign
homeland. This is our will and this is the Constitution of our revolution.
This is our Constitution.
Chapter One: The State
Article 1: Nature of the Republic
• Type of government envisioned
The Arab Republic of Egypt is a sovereign state, united and indivisible, where nothing
is dispensable, and its system is democratic republic based on citizenship and the
rule of law.
• Regional group(s)
Egypt is part of the Arab nation and enhances its integration and unity. It is part of
the Muslim world, belongs to the African continent, is proud of its Asian dimension,
and contributes to building human civilization.
• Official or national languages
• Official religion
• Status of religious law
Article 2: Islam, Principles of Islamic Sharia
Islam is the religion of the state and Arabic is its official language. The principles of
Islamic Sharia are the principle source of legislation.
• Status of religious law
Article 3: Christian and Jewish religious affairs
The principles of the laws of Egyptian Christians and Jews are the main source of
laws regulating their personal status, religious affairs, and selection of spiritual
leaders.
Article 4: Sovereignty
Sovereignty belongs to the people alone, which exercises it and protects it. They are
the source of power. They safeguard their national unity, which is based on the
principle of equality, justice and equal opportunity between citizens, as provided in
this Constitution.
Article 5: Political system
The political system is based on political and partisan multiplicity, the peaceful
transfer of power, the separation and balance of powers, authority going with
responsibility, and respect for human rights and freedoms, as set out in the
Constitution.
Article 6: Citizenship
• Requirements for birthright citizenship
Citizenship is a right to anyone born to an Egyptian father or an Egyptian mother.
Being legally recognized and obtaining official papers proving his personal data is a
right guaranteed and organized by law.
• Requirements for naturalization
Requirements for acquiring citizenship are specified by law.
Egypt 2014
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