Constitution of the Portuguese Republic 1976, as amended to 2005
Head of State
  • English
    The President of the Republic represents the Portuguese Republic, guarantees national independence, the unity of the state and the proper operation of the democratic institutions, and is ex officio Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. (Art. 120)
  • Portuguese
    O Presidente da República representa a República Portuguesa, garante a independência nacional, a unidade do Estado e o regular funcionamento das instituições democráticas e é, por inerência, Comandante Supremo das Forças Armadas. (Art. 120)
Head of State
  • English
    1. The President of the Republic is elected by the universal, direct and secret suffrage of Portuguese citizens who are registered to vote in Portuguese territory and, in accordance with the following paragraph, of Portuguese citizens who reside abroad.
    ... (Art. 121)
  • Portuguese
    1. O Presidente da República é eleito por sufrágio universal, directo e secreto dos cidadãos portugueses eleitores recenseados no território nacional, bem como dos cidadãos portugueses residentes no estrangeiro nos termos do número seguinte.
    ... (Art. 121)
Head of State
  • English
    Citizens of Portuguese origin who are registered to vote and have attained the age of thirty-five are eligible for election. (Art. 122)
  • Portuguese
    São elegíveis os cidadãos eleitores, portugueses de origem, maiores de 35 anos. (Art. 122)
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