Constitution of the Republic of Liberia 1986, as amended to 2011
Political Rights and Association
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    All persons, at all times, in an orderly and peaceable manner, shall have the right to assemble and consult upon the common good, to instruct their representatives, to petition the Government or other functionaries for the redress of grievances and to associate fully with others or refuse to associate in political parties, trade unions and other organizations. (Art. 17)
Political Rights and Association
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    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. … (Art. 77)
Political Parties
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    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. … The Legislature shall enact laws indicating the category of Liberians who shall not form or become members of political parties. (Art. 77)
Political Parties
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    No association, by whatever name called, shall function as a political party, nor shall any citizen be an independent candidate for election to public office, unless:
    a. the association or independent candidate and his organization meet the minimum registration requirements laid down by the Elections Commission and are registered with it. …
    b. the membership of the association or the independent candidate’s organization is open to every citizen of Liberia, irrespective of sex, religion or ethnic background, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution.

    d. the name, objective, emblem or motto of the association or of the independent candidate and his organization is free from any religious connotations or divisive ethnic implications and that the activities of the association or independent candidate are not limited to a special group or, in the case of an association, limited to a particular geographic area of Liberia;
    e. the constitution and rules of the political party shall conform to the provisions of this Constitution, provide for the democratic elections of officers and/or governing body at least once every six years, and ensure the election of officers from as many of the regions and ethnic groupings in the country as possible. All amendments to the Constitution or rules of a political party shall be registered with the Elections Commission no later than ten days from the effective dates of such amendments. (Art. 79)
Electoral Bodies
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    The following Autonomous Public Commissions are hereby established:

    B. Elections Commission; …
    The Legislature shall enact laws for the governance of these Commissions and create other agencies as may be necessary for the effective operation of Government. (Art. 89)
Head of State
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    The Executive Power of the Republic shall be vested in the President who shall be Head of State, Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia. The president shall be elected by universal adult suffrage of registered voters in the Republic … (Art. 50)
Head of State
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    No person shall be eligible to hold the office of President or Vice-President, unless that person is:
    a. a natural born Liberian citizen of not less than 35 years of age:
    b. the owner of unencumbered real property valued at not less than twenty-five thousand dollars; and
    c. resident in the Republic ten years prior to his election, provided that the President and the Vice-President shall not come from the same County. (Art. 52)
Vice-President
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    There shall be a Vice-President who shall assist the President in the discharge of his functions. The Vice-President shall be elected on the same political ticket and shall serve the same term as the President. … (Art. 51)
Vice-President
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    No person shall be eligible to hold the office of President or Vice-President, unless that person is:
    a. a natural born Liberian citizen of not less than 35 years of age:
    b. the owner of unencumbered real property valued at not less than twenty-five thousand dollars; and
    c. resident in the Republic ten years prior to his election, provided that the President and the Vice-President shall not come from the same County. (Art. 52)
Government
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    The Executive Power of the Republic shall be vested in the President who shall be Head of State, Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia. The president shall be elected by universal adult suffrage of registered voters in the Republic … (Art. 50)
Government
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    The President shall nominate and, with the consent of the Senate, appoint and commission-
    a. cabinet ministers, deputy and assistant cabinet ministers;
    … (Art. 54)
Legislature
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    The legislative power of the Republic shall be vested in the Legislature of Liberia which shall consist of two separate houses: A Senate and a House of Representatives, both of which must pass on all legislation. … (Art. 29)
Legislature
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    Citizens of Liberia who meet the following qualifications are eligible to become members of the Legislature.
    a. for the Senate, have attained the age of 30 years and for the House of Representatives, have attained the age of 25 years;
    b. be domiciled in the country or constituency to be represented not less than one year prior to the time of the election and be a taxpayer. (Art. 30)
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