Republic of Haiti |
Republic of Haiti- Constitution of Haiti |
Republic of Haiti
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Title I |
The Republic of Haiti. Its emblem and its symbols |
Chapter I |
The Republic of Haiti |
First Article :
Haiti is an indivisible, sovereign, independent, cooperatist, free, democratic and social republic. |
FIRST Article - 1:
The city of Port-au-Prince is the capital and the seat of government. This seat may be moved elsewhere for reasons of force majeure. |
Article 2:
The national colors shall be blue and red. |
Article 3:
The emblem of the Haitian Nation shall be a flag with the following description: a. Two (2) equal sized horizontal bands: a blue one on top and a red one underneath; b. The coat of arms of the Republic are: a Palette surmounted by the liberty cap, and under the palms a trophy with the legend: In Union there is Strength |
Article 4:
The national motto is: Liberty; Equality, Fraternity. |
Article 4-1:
The national anthem shall be the "Dessalinienne." |
Article 5:
All Haitians are united by a common language: Creole.
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Article 6:
The monetary unit shall be the gourde, which is divided into centimes. |
Article 7:
The cult of the personality is categorically forbidden. Effigies and names of living personages may not appear on the currency, stamps, seals, public buildings, streets or works of art. |
Article 7-1:
Use of effigies of deceased persons must be approved by the Legislature.
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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 |
Constitution of Haiti |