Duties of the Citizen

Duties of the Citizen

Duties of the Citizen

Duties of the Citizen

- Constitution of Haiti

Duties of the Citizen

Chapter III
Duties of the Citizen
Article 52:

Citizenship entails civic duties. Every right is counterbalanced by a corresponding duty.

Article 52-1:

Civic duties are the citizen's moral, political, social and economic obligations as a hole to the State and the country. These obligations are:

a. To respect the Constitution and the national emblem;

b. To respect the laws;

c. To vote in elections without constraint;

d. To pay his taxes;

e. To serve on a jury;

f. To defend the country in the event of war;

g. To educate and improve himself;

h. To respect and protect the environment;

i. To respect scrupulously the revenues and properties of the State;

j. To respect the property of others;

k. To work to maintain peace;

l. To provide assistance to persons in danger;

m. To respect the rights and freedom of others.

Article 52-2:

Failure to abide by these provisions shall be punishable by law.

Article 52-3:

Compulsory civic service for both sexes is established. The terms thereof shall be set by law.

Constitution of Haiti

Republic of Haiti
Territory
Haitian Nationality
Nature of the Citizenship
Basic Rights
Right to life and Health
Individual Liberty
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Conscience
Freedom of assembly and Association
Education and Teaching
Freedom to Work
Property
Right to Information
Right to Security
Duties of the Citizen
Aliens
National Sovereignty
Territorial Divisions And Decentralization
Communal Sections
Communes
Arrondissements
Departments
Delegates and Vice Presidents
Interdepartamental Council
Legislative Branch
House of Deputies
Senate
National Assembly
Exercise of Legislative Power
Incompatibilities
Executive Branch
President of the Republic
Duties of the President of the Republic
Government
Powers of The Prime Minister
Ministers and Secretaries of State
Judiciary
High Court of Justice
Independent Institutions
Permanent Electoral Council
Superior Court of Auditors
Conciliation Comission
Protection of Citizens
University Academy Culture
Public Finance
Civil Service
Economics and Agriculture
Environment
Family
Armed Forces and the Police Force
Armed Forces
Police Forces
General Provisions
Amendments to the Constitution
Temporary Provisions
Final Provisions
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