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(1) Citizens are entitled to associate in political parties and political movements (hereinafter only "political parties and movements"). By exercising this right, they are able to take part in political life, above all in formation of legislative assemblies, bodies of higher self-governing territorial units and local self-governing authorities. Possible restrictions of this right are defined by special legal regulations.
(2) No approval of state authorities is required in order to exercise this right.
(3) This act of law does not apply to
a) association in unincorporated associations,
b) gainful activities or lawful performance of certain occupations,
c) association in clerical and religious associations.