France - 1999 Constitution
| Title | Article 4 |
| Section | I - On Sovereignty |
| Article |
4 Political parties and groups shall be instrumental in the exercise of the suffrage. They shall be freely formed and shall freely carry on their activities.They must respect the principles of national sovereignty and democracy. They contribute to the implementation of the principle stated in the last paragraph of Article 3 under the conditions determined by law. |
| Amendment |
Constitution: Article 4 (1958) |
| Categories |
- Activity and behaviour (Democracy) - Activity and behaviour (National sovereignty) - Democratic principles (Participation) - Programme and identity (Democracy) - Programme and identity (National sovereignty) - Rights and freedoms (Freedom of association) - Rights and freedoms (Freedom of speech) |
| Source | Gisbert H. Flanz ed. 2004. Constitutions of the Countries of the World. Dobbs Ferry, New York: Oceana Publications. |
