SEARCH DATABASE
The Global Gender Equality Constitutional Database is a repository of gender equality related provisions in 194 constitutions from around the world. The Database was updated in partnership with the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Government of Japan. Experience its wealth and depth of information by starting your search now.
Head of State
- English
The President of the Republic is the guarantor of the national independence, of the integrity of the territory, of the respect for the Constitution and for the law as well as of the execution of the treaties.
… (Art. 91) - Arabic
رئيس الجمهوريّة هو الضّامن لاستقلال الوطن، وسلامة ترابه ولاحترام الدّستور والقانون ولتنفيذ المعاهدات،
... (الفصل 91) - French
Le Président de la République est le garant de l'indépendance nationale, de l'intégrité du territoire, du respect de la Constitution et de la loi ainsi que de l'exécution des traités.
... (Art. 91)
Head of State
- English(1) The President has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, including those necessary to perform the functions of Head of State and head of the national executive.
… (Sec. 84)
Head of State
- EnglishThe President of the Republic and the Members of the National Assembly shall be elected by universal, direct, secret and periodic suffrage, under the terms of the Constitution and the law. (Art. 106)
- PortugueseO Presidente da República e os Deputados à Assembleia Nacional são eleitos por sufrágio universal, directo, secreto e periódico, nos termos da Constituição e da lei. (Art. 106)
Head of State
- EnglishThere shall be a President of the Republic of Botswana who shall be the Head of State. (Sec. 30)
Head of State
- EnglishThe King Head of State, His Supreme Representative, Symbol of the unity of the Nation, Guarantor of the permanence and of the continuity of the State and Supreme Arbiter between the institutions, sees to respect for the Constitution, to the good functioning of the constitutional institutions, to the protection of democratic choice and of the rights and freedoms of the citizens, of the collectivities, and to respect for the international commitments of the Kingdom.
… (Art. 42) - Arabicالملك رئيس الدولة، وممثلها الأسمى، ورمز وحدة الأمة، وضامن دوام الدولة واستمرارها، والحكم الأسمى بين مؤسساتها، يسهر على احترام الدستور، وحسن سير المؤسسات الدستورية، وعلى صيانة الاختيار الديمقراطي، وحقوق وحريات المواطنين والمواطنات والجماعات، وعلى احترام التعهدات الدولية للمملكة.
… (الفصل 42)
Head of State
- English1. The executive authority of Uganda is vested in the President and shall be exercised in accordance with this Constitution and the laws of Uganda.
2. The President shall execute and maintain this Constitution and all laws made under or continued in force by this Constitution.
3. It shall be the duty of the President to abide by, uphold and safeguard this Constitution and the laws of Uganda and to promote the welfare of the citizens and protect the territorial integrity of Uganda.
... (Art. 99)
Head of State
- EnglishThe presidency of the Union rotates [est tournante] between the Islands.
…
The President of the Union is elected by universal direct majority suffrage in two rounds. (Art. 52) - Arabicتتناوب الجزر في رئاسة الاتحاد.
...
يُنتخب رئيس الاتحاد عن طريق الاقتراع العام المباشر للأغلبية في جولتين. (المادة 52) - FrenchLa présidence de l’Union est tournante entre les Iles.
…
Le Président de l’Union est élu au suffrage universel direct majoritaire à deux tours. (Art. 52)
Head of State
- EnglishAll candidates to the Presidency of the Republic must be of Guinean nationality, enjoying their civil and political rights, in a state of good health certified by a College of sworn Doctors designated by the Constitutional Court and thirty-five years old at least.
… (Art. 29) - FrenchTout candidat à la présidence de la République doit être de nationalité guinéenne, jouir de ses droits civils et politiques, d'un état de bonne santé certifié par un collège de médecins assermentés désignés par la Cour constitutionnelle et être âgé de trente cinq ans au moins.
… (Art. 29)
Head of State
- EnglishThe 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
- 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)