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Political Rights and Association
Palau
- EnglishThe 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)
Political Rights and Association
Poland
- English1. If, no later than on the day of vote, he has attained 18 years of age, a Polish citizen shall have the right to participate in a referendum and the right to vote for the President of the Republic of Poland as well as representatives to the Sejm and Senate and organs of local self-government.
… (Art. 62) - Polish1. Obywatel polski ma prawo udziału w referendum oraz prawo wybierania Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej, posłów, senatorów i przedstawicieli do organów samorządu terytorialnego, jeżeli najpóźniej w dniu głosowania kończy 18 lat.
… (Art. 62)
Political Rights and Association
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishAll Venezuelans who have reached the age of 18 and are not subject to political disablement or civil interdiction are qualified to vote. … (Art. 64)
- SpanishSon electores o electoras todos los venezolanos y venezolanas que hayan cumplido dieciocho años de edad y que no estén sujetos a interdicción civil o inhabilitación política. … (Art. 64)
Political Rights and Association
Thailand
- EnglishA person shall enjoy the liberty to unite and form a political party under the democratic regime of government with the King as Head of State, as provided by law. … (Sec. 45)
- Thaiบุคคลย่อมมีเสรีภาพในการรวมกันจัดตั้งพรรคการเมืองตามวิถีทางการปกครองระบอบประชาธิปไตยอันมีพระมหากษัตริย์ทรงเป็นประมุขตามที่กฎหมายบัญญัติ … (มาตรา ๔๕)
Political Rights and Association
Denmark
- EnglishCitizens shall, without previous permission, be at liberty to assemble unarmed.
... (Sec. 79) - DanishBorgerne har ret til uden forudgående tilladelse at samle sig ubevæbnede.
... (§ 79)
Political Rights and Association
China
- EnglishAll citizens of the People's Republic of China who have reached the age of 18 have the right to vote and stand for election, regardless of nationality, race, sex, occupation, family background, religious belief, education, property status, or length of residence, except persons deprived of political rights according to law. (Art. 34)
- Chinese中华人民共和国年满十八周岁的公民,不分民族、种族、性别、职业、家庭出身、宗教信仰、教育程度、财产状况、居住期限,都有选举权和被选举权;但是依照法律被剥夺政治权利的人除外。(第三十四条)
Political Rights and Association
Ecuador
- EnglishEcuadorians have the following duties and obligations, without detriment to others provided for by the Constitution or by law:
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17. To participate honestly and transparently in the country’s political, civic and community life. (Art. 83) - SpanishSon deberes y responsabilidades de las ecuatorianas y los ecuatorianos, sin perjuicio de otros previstos en la Constitución y la ley:
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17. Participar en la vida política, cívica y comunitaria del país, de manera honesta y transparente. (Art. 83)
Political Rights and Association
Central African Republic
- English[The following] are of the domain of the law:
The rules concerning the following matters:
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– the regime of political parties and associations;
… (Art. 80) - FrenchSont du domaine de la loi:
Les règles relatives aux matières suivantes:
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- Le régime des partis politiques et des associations;
… (Art. 80)
Political Rights and Association
Tanzania, United Republic of
- English(1) Every citizen of the Untied Republic who has attained the age of eighteen years is entitled to vote in any election held in Tanzania. This right shall be exercised in accordance with the sub article (2), and of the other provisions of this Constitution and the law for the time being in force in Tanzania in relation to public elections.
(2) Parliament may enact a law imposing conditions restricting a citizen from exercising the right to vote by reason of any of the following grounds:
(a) being a citizen of another state;
(b) being mentally infirm;
(c) being convicted of certain specified criminal offences; or
(d) omission or failure to prove or to produce evidence as to age, citizenship or registration as a voter.
Except for these grounds no other grounds shall disqualify a citizen from exercising the right to vote.
… (Art. 5)
Political Rights and Association
Portugal
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3. Spouses have equal rights and duties in relation to their civil and political capacity … (Art. 36) - Portuguese…
3. Os cônjuges têm iguais direitos e deveres quanto à capacidade civil e política … (Art. 36)