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Status of the Constitution

Palau
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    Any law, act of government, or agreement to which a government of Palau is a party, shall not conflict with this Constitution and shall be invalid to the extent of such conflict. (Art. II, Sec. 2)

Status of the Constitution

Palau
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    This Constitution is the supreme law of the land. (Art. II, Sec. 1)

Status of International Law

Palau
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    Any law, act of government, or agreement to which a government of Palau is a party, shall not conflict with this Constitution and shall be invalid to the extent of such conflict. (Art. II, Sec. 2)

Status of International Law

Palau
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    Any provision of this Constitution or a law enacted pursuant to it which is in conflict with the Trusteeship Agreement between the United States of America and the United Nations Security Council shall not become effective until the date of termination of such Trusteeship Agreement. (Art. XV, Sec. 10)

Political Rights and Association

Palau
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    A citizen of Palau eighteen (18) years of age or older may vote in national and state elections. The Olbiil Era Kelulau shall prescribe a minimum period of residence and provide voter registration for national elections. Each state shall prescribe a minimum period of residence and provide for voter registration for state elections. ... (Art. VII)

Political Rights and Association

Palau
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    The government shall take no action to deny or impair the right of any person to peacefully assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances or to associate with others for any lawful purpose including the right to organize and to bargain collectively. (Art. IV, Sec. 3)

Head of State

Palau
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    The President and Vice President shall be elected in a nationwide election for a term of four years. ... (Art. VIII, Sec. 4)

Head of State

Palau
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    Any citizen of Palau who is not less than thirty-five (35) years of age and has been a resident of Palau for the five (5) years immediately preceding the election shall be eligible to hold the office of President or Vice President. (Art. VIII, Sec. 3)

Head of State

Palau
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    The President shall be the chief executive of the national government. (Art. VIII, Sec. 1)

Vice-President

Palau
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    The President and Vice President shall be elected in a nationwide election for a term of four years. ... (Art. VIII, Sec. 4)