constituteproject.org • Duty to serve in the military PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:36 Article 51 The defense of the country and of the integrity of the national territory is a duty for every Chadian. Military service is obligatory. The conditions for accomplishing this duty are determined by the law. • Protection of environment Article 52 Every citizen has the duty to respect and to protect the environment. Article 53 Every citizen participates as a function of their income and of their wealth in the public expenses. Article 54 One may neither invoke religious beliefs, or philosophical opinions to avoid an obligation dictated by the national interest. Article 55 The State has the duty to protect the legitimate interests of the Chadian nationals abroad. Article 56 The State guarantees the political neutrality of the administration and of the Armed Forces and [Forces] of Security. • Ownership of natural resources Article 57 The State exercises its entire and permanent sovereignty over all the national natural riches and resources for the well-being of all of the national community. However, it may concede the exploration and the exploitation of these natural resources to private initiative. • Right to establish a business Article 58 The State guarantees the freedom of enterprise. Title III: Of the Executive Power Article 59 The executive power is exercised by the President of the Republic and the Government Chad 1996 (rev. 2005) Page 10