Portugal - 2003 Party Law

Title Article 1 Political and constitutional function
Chapter Chapter I Fundamental principles
Article

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Political parties shall contribute to the free formation and plural expression of the popular will and to the organisation of political authority, with respect for the principles of national independence, the unity of the State and political democracy.

Categories - Activity and behaviour (Democracy)
- Activity and behaviour (National sovereignty)
- Democratic principles (Pluralism)
- Democratic principles (Popular sovereignty)
Source Di?rio da Rep?blica, 1.? s?rie ? N.? 93 ? 14 de Maio de 2008. Available at: http://www.dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2008/05/09300/0263302637.PDF