INDEX
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CHAPTER I
STATE, SOVEREIGNTY AND CITIZENS
1. Constitution.............................................................................................. 1
2. Republic of the Maldives ........................................................................ 1
3. Territory of the Maldives ........................................................................ 1
4. Powers of the citizens.............................................................................. 1
5. Legislative power ..................................................................................... 1
6. Executive power ....................................................................................... 1
7. Judicial power .......................................................................................... 1
8. Supremacy of Constitution .................................................................... 2
9. Citizens...................................................................................................... 2
10. State Religion ......................................................................................... 2
11. National Language ................................................................................ 2
12. National Flag .......................................................................................... 2
13. Currency of the Maldives...................................................................... 3
14. Capital ..................................................................................................... 3
15. National Day .......................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER II
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
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Guarantee of Rights .............................................................................. 3
Non-discrimination ............................................................................... 5
Duty of the State .................................................................................... 5
Freedom from restraint ........................................................................ 5
Equality ................................................................................................... 5
Right to life ............................................................................................. 5
Protection of the environment ............................................................ 5
Economic and social rights .................................................................. 6
Privacy ..................................................................................................... 6
No slavery or forced labour .................................................................. 7
Right to vote and run for public office................................................ 7
Freedom of expression ......................................................................... 7
Freedom of the media ........................................................................... 7
Freedom of acquiring and imparting knowledge.............................. 7
Freedom to form political parties, associations and societies ........ 8
Right to strike......................................................................................... 8
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