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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
- EnglishThere shall be a President of Trinidad and Tobago elected in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter7 who shall be the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. (Sec. 22)
Head of State
- English1. The electoral systems provided for in Article 47 for the election of President, Member of Parliament or councillor shall ensure—
a. that citizens are free to exercise their political rights;
b. universal adult suffrage based on the equality of a vote;
c. fair representation of the various interest groups in society;
... (Art. 45)
Head of State
- English
(1) The Grand Duke is the Head of the State.
He represents the State. He is the symbol of the national unity and independence.
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(2) The Grand Duke has no other powers than those conferred upon him by the Constitution and the laws.
He exercises jointly with the Government the executive power.
... (Art. 44) - French
(1) Le Grand-Duc est le Chef de l’État.
Il représente l’État. Il est le symbole de l’unité et de l’indépendance nationales.
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(2) Le Grand-Duc n’a d’autres attributions que celles que lui accordent la Constitution et les lois.
Il exerce conjointement avec le Gouvernement le pouvoir exécutif.
... (Art. 44)
Head of State
- EnglishThe King or Queen who occupies the throne of Sweden in accordance with the Act of Succession shall be the Head of State. (Instrument of Government, Chapter 1, Art. 5)
- SwedishKonungen eller drottning som enligt successionsordningen innehar Sveriges tron är rikets statschef. (Kungörelse (1974:152) om beslutad ny regeringsform, 1 kap, 5§)
Head of State
- English(1) Succession to the office of King and iNgwenyama is hereditary and governed by this Constitution and Swazi law and custom.
(2) Where the office of King and iNgwenyama becomes vacant the successor to the Throne shall be determined and declared in accordance with Swazi law and custom. (Sec. 5)
Head of State
- English
(1) A person qualifies for election as President or appointment as Vice-President if he or she—
(a) is a Zimbabwean citizen by birth or descent;
(b) has attained the age of forty years;
(c) is ordinarily resident in Zimbabwe; and
(d) is registered as a voter.
… (Sec. 91)
Head of State
- EnglishThe King is the Sovereign of all the Chiefs and all the people. The person of the King is sacred. He reigns the country but ministers are responsible.
… (Clause 41) - TonganKo e Tu‘i ko e Pule ‘o e kau Nopele mo e kakai kotoa pe. ‘Oku toputapu ‘a e sino ‘o e Tu‘i. ‘Oku ‘iate ia ‘a hono pule ‘o e fonua ka ‘oku ‘i he ‘ene kau Minisita ‘a hono fai ‘a e ngaue ‘o e fonua (responsible). Neongo ‘e fokotu‘u ‘e he Fale Alea ‘a e ngaahi lao ‘e ‘ikai ke hoko kae ‘oua kuo ‘ai ki ai ‘e he Tu‘i hono huafa.
... (Kupu 41)
Head of State
- English[The following] is required to be President or Vice President of the Republic:
1. To be Costa Rican by birth and [a] citizen in exercise;
2. To have secular status;
3. To be older than thirty years. (Art. 131) - SpanishPara ser Presidente o Vicepresidente de la República se requiere:
1) Ser costarricense por nacimiento y ciudadano en ejercicio;
2) Ser del estado seglar;
3) Ser mayor de treinta años. (Art. 131)
Head of State
- EnglishThe Imperial Throne shall be dynastic and succeeded to in accordance with the Imperial House Law passed by the Diet. (Art. 2)
- Japanese皇位は、世襲のものであつて、国会の議決した皇室典範の定めるところにより、これを継承する。(第2条)