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Head of State
- EnglishThe rule of the State is hereditary in the family of Al Thani and in the line of the male descendants of Hamad Bin Khalifa Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Bin Jassim. The rule shall be inherited by the son named as Heir Apparent by the Emir.
In the case that there is no such son, the prerogatives of rule shall pass to the member of the family named by the Emir as Heir Apparent. In this case, his male descendants shall inherit the rule. The provisions of the rule of the State and accession shall be determined by a special law that shall be issued within a year commencing as from the date of coming into force of this Constitution. This law shall have the power of the Constitution. (Art. 8) - Arabicحكم الدولة وراثيّ في عائلة آل ثاني، و في ذرّية حمد بن خليفة بن حمد بن عبد الله بن جاسم من الذّكور ، و تكون وراثة الحكم إلى الابن الذي يسمّيه الأمير وليّا للعهد.
فإن لم يوجد ابن ينتقل الحكم إلى من يسمّيه الأمير من العائلة وليا للعهد، و في هذه الحالة تكون وراثة الحكم في ذريته من الذكور. و ينظّم سائر الأحكام الخاصة بحكم الدولة ووراثته قانون خاصّ يصدر خلال سنة من تاريخ العمل بهذا الدستور. و تكون له صفة دستورية. ( المادّة 8)
Head of State
- English
(1) A citizen of the Slovak Republic eligible to vote, who has attained thirty-five years of age, may be elected President of the Slovak Republic.
… (Art. 103) - Slovak
(1) Za prezidenta moţno zvoliť kaţdého občana Slovenskej republiky, ktorý je voliteľný za poslanca Národnej rady Slovenskej republiky a v deň voľby dosiahol vek 40 rokov.
... (Čl. 103)
Head of State
- EnglishThe King shall undertake to rule according to the rulings of Islam and shall supervise the application of Shari'ah, the regulations, and the State's general policy as well as the protection and defense of the country. (Basic Law, Art. 55)
- Arabicيقوم الملك بسياسة الأمة سياسة شرعية طبقاً لأحكام الإسلام، ويُشرف على تطبيق الشريعة الإسلامية، والأنظمة، والسياسة العامة للدولة، وحماية البلاد والدفاع عنها. (النظام الأساسي، المادّة 55)
Head of State
- EnglishThe Queen consort, or the consort of the Queen, may not assume any constitutional functions, except in accordance with the provisions for the Regency. (Sec. 58)
- SpanishLa Reina consorte o el consorte de la Reina no podrán asumir funciones constitucionales, salvo lo dispuesto para la Regencia. (Art. 58)
Head of State
- English(1) A person is qualified for election as President if−
(a) the person is a citizen of Seychelles;
(b) the person is not disqualified from registration as a voter under this Constitution.
… (Art. 51)
Head of State
- EnglishThe President shall be the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, executing his authorities in the executive, legislative and judiciary fields in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. … (Art. 60)
- Dariرئیس جمهور در رأس دولت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان قرار داشته، صلاحیت های خود را در عرصه های اجرائیه، تقنینیه و قضائیه، مطابق به احكام این قانون اساسی، اعمال می كند. ... (مادۀ ۶۰)
- Pashtoجمهور رئيس د افغانستان د اسلامي جمهوري دولت په سر كې دى چې خپل واكونه په اجرائيه، مقننه او قضائيه برخو كې ددې اساسي قانون له حكمونو سره سم عملي كوي. ... (۶۰ ماده)
Head of State
- EnglishThe President of the Republic shall insure respect for the Constitution, the regular running of public authorities, protection of national unity and survival of the state. (Art. 96)
- Arabicيسھر رئيس الجمھورية على احترام الدستور والسير المنتظم للسلطات العامة وحماية الوحدة الوطنية وبقاء الدول ة. (المادّة 96)
Head of State
- EnglishIn determining the succession to the Crown, the gender of a person born after 28 October 2011 does not give that person, or that person's descendants, precedence over any other person (whenever born). (Succession to the Crown Act 2013, Sec. 1)
Head of State
- EnglishThe bodies of the transitional government consist of the following:
(1) The Sovereignty Council, which is the head of state and symbol of its sovereignty and unity;
… (Art. 9) - Arabicتتكون أجهزة الحكم الإنتقالي علي النحو الأتي:
1.مجلس السيادة، وهو رأس الدولة ورمز سيادتها ووحدتها…
(الماده 10)
Head of State
- EnglishThe President of Turkmenistan shall be elected directly by the people of Turkmenistan for a period of seven years, and shall enter office on taking the oath.The procedure for electing the President of Turkmenistan and his assumption of office shall be determined by law. (Art. 70)
- RussianПрезидент Туркменистана избирается непосредственно народом Туркменистана сроком на семь лет и вступает в должность с момента принесения им присяги.Порядок избрания Президента Туркменистана и вступления его в должность определяется законом. (Статья 70)
- TurkmenTürkmenistanyň Prezidenti Türkmenistanyň halky tarapyndan gös-göni ýedi ýyl möhlete saýlanýar we kasam kabul eden pursadyndan öz wezipesine girişýär.Türkmenistanyň Prezidentini saýlamagyň we onuň öz wezipesine girişmeginiň tertibi kanun bilen kesgitlenýär. (70-nji madda)