Sovereignty and constitutionality

1. Sovereignty rests with the people, who shall exercise it in the manner and form laid down in the Constitution.

2. The State shall be subject to the Constitution and to the law.

3. The validity of the laws and other actions of the State and local Government depends upon their compliance with the Constitution.

4. The State shall recognise and value the norms and customs of East Timor that are not contrary to the Constitution and to any legislation dealing specifically with customary law.