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Article 21
 

(1) Citizens have the right to participate in the administration of public affairs either directly or through the free election of their representatives.


(2) Elections must be held within terms not exceeding the regular electoral terms provided for by law.


(3) The right to vote is universal and equal, and shall be exercised by secret ballot. The conditions for exercising the right to vote shall be provided for by law.


(4) Citizens shall have access, on an equal basis, to any elective and other public office.