Difference between revisions of "Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam"
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The Socialist Republic of Vietnam pursues a policy of peace, friendship and expanded international relations and cooperation with all countries in the world, irrespective of their political and social systems, on the basis of respect for each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit; enhances the friendly solidarity and traditional cooperation with socialist and neighbouring countries; actively supports and contributes to the common struggle of the peoples of the world for peace, national independence, democracy and social progress. | The Socialist Republic of Vietnam pursues a policy of peace, friendship and expanded international relations and cooperation with all countries in the world, irrespective of their political and social systems, on the basis of respect for each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit; enhances the friendly solidarity and traditional cooperation with socialist and neighbouring countries; actively supports and contributes to the common struggle of the peoples of the world for peace, national independence, democracy and social progress. | ||
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All acts resulting in depletion and destruction of the environment are strictly prohibited. | All acts resulting in depletion and destruction of the environment are strictly prohibited. | ||
| − | == CHAPTER III | + | == CHAPTER III - CULTURE, EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY== |
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The State expands international exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture, information, literature, art, science, technology, education, health care, physical culture and sports. | The State expands international exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture, information, literature, art, science, technology, education, health care, physical culture and sports. | ||
| − | == CHAPTER IV | + | == CHAPTER IV - DEFENCE OF THE VIETNAMESE SOCIALIST HOMELAND== |
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The State fosters the people's patriotism and revolutionary heroism, ensures people's education in defence and security, enforces compulsory military service, and an appropriate policy with regard to soldiers' families, builds up the defence industry, provides equipment to armed forces, combines national defence with economic development and vice-versa, ensures the material and moral conditions of life of officers and soldiers, defence workers and employees, builds powerful people's armed forces and constantly strengthens the ability to defend the country. | The State fosters the people's patriotism and revolutionary heroism, ensures people's education in defence and security, enforces compulsory military service, and an appropriate policy with regard to soldiers' families, builds up the defence industry, provides equipment to armed forces, combines national defence with economic development and vice-versa, ensures the material and moral conditions of life of officers and soldiers, defence workers and employees, builds powerful people's armed forces and constantly strengthens the ability to defend the country. | ||
| − | == CHAPTER V | + | == CHAPTER V - BASIC RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF CITIZENS== |
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Foreign nationals who are persecuted for taking part in the struggle for freedom and national independence, for socialism, democracy and peace, or for engaging in scientific pursuits may be considered for granting of asylum by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. | Foreign nationals who are persecuted for taking part in the struggle for freedom and national independence, for socialism, democracy and peace, or for engaging in scientific pursuits may be considered for granting of asylum by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. | ||
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Expenses for activities of National Assembly representative are to be covered by the State. | Expenses for activities of National Assembly representative are to be covered by the State. | ||
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In case of vacancy of the Post of President the Vice President shall serve as acting President until the National Assembly elects a new President. | In case of vacancy of the Post of President the Vice President shall serve as acting President until the National Assembly elects a new President. | ||
| − | == CHAPTER VIII | + | == CHAPTER VIII - THE GOVERNMENT== |
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Ministers and other members of the Government are responsible to the Prime Minister of the Government and to the National Assembly for the spheres and branches under their authority. | Ministers and other members of the Government are responsible to the Prime Minister of the Government and to the National Assembly for the spheres and branches under their authority. | ||
| − | == CHAPTER IX | + | == CHAPTER IX - PEOPLE'S COUNCILS AND PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES== |
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The People's Councils and People's Committees shall hold periodic briefings to the Front Committee and popular organisations on all aspects of the situation in the localities concerned, listen to opinions and recommendations of these organisations on the building up of the administration and socio-economic development in the localities; coordinate with the Front Committee and popular organisations to motivate the local population together with the State to fulfil socio-economic, defence and security tasks in their localities. | The People's Councils and People's Committees shall hold periodic briefings to the Front Committee and popular organisations on all aspects of the situation in the localities concerned, listen to opinions and recommendations of these organisations on the building up of the administration and socio-economic development in the localities; coordinate with the Front Committee and popular organisations to motivate the local population together with the State to fulfil socio-economic, defence and security tasks in their localities. | ||
| − | == CHAPTER X | + | == CHAPTER X - PEOPLE'S COURT AND PEOPLE'S INSPECTORATE== |
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Chief Prosecutors of local People's Inspectorates are responsible to make working reports to the People's Councils on the observance of the law in their localities and shall answer questions raised by delegates of the People's Councils. | Chief Prosecutors of local People's Inspectorates are responsible to make working reports to the People's Councils on the observance of the law in their localities and shall answer questions raised by delegates of the People's Councils. | ||
| − | == CHAPTER XI | + | == CHAPTER XI - THE NATIONAL FLAG, NATIONAL EMBLEM, NATIONAL ANTHEM, NATIONAL CAPITAL AND NATIONAL DAY== |
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The National day is 2 September 1945, the day of proclamation of national independence. | The National day is 2 September 1945, the day of proclamation of national independence. | ||
| − | == CHAPTER XII | + | == CHAPTER XII - LEGAL FORCE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION== |
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'''Article 146''' | '''Article 146''' | ||
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Chairman of the National Assembly LE QUANG DAO | Chairman of the National Assembly LE QUANG DAO | ||
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