Constituent Assembly of South Vietnam

“ If for any reason the Vice-President is unable to assume the Presidency, the chairman of the Senate will assume the office for a period not to exceed three months in order to organize an election for a new President and Vice-President. ”

“ Each House, with the agreement of 1/3 of its membership, has the right to request the Prime Minister or Government officials to appear before it to answer questions regarding the execution of Government policy. ”

“ Vietnam is a territorially indivisible, unified and independent republic. (2) Sovereignty resides in the People. Article 2. (1) The State recognizes and guarantees the basic rights of all citizens. (2) The State advocates equality of all citizens without discrimination as to sex, religion, race or political party. Ethnic minorities will receive special support so that they can keep up with the rate of progress of the nation as a whole. (3) It is the duty of every citizen to serve the national interests. ”

“ The State recognizes freedom of education. (2) Basic education is compulsory and free of charge. (3) University education will be autonomous. (4) Talented persons who do not have means will be given aid and support to continue their studies. (5) The State encourages and supports research and creative work by citizens in the fields of science, letters and the arts. Article 11. (1) Culture and education must be considered matters of national policy, on a national, scientific, and humanistic basis. ”

“ In a state of war, and when elections cannot be held, the President, with the approval of two-thirds of the National Assembly, has the right to prolong the terms of office of some of the elected bodies of the country and to appoint some province chiefs. Article 66. (1) The Vice-President is chairman of the Culture and Education Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Ethnic Minority Council. (2) The Vice-President cannot hold any other position in the Government. ”

“ Representatives and senators have the right to keep secret the origin of documents presented to the National Assembly. (5) Responsibilities of representatives or senators are not compatible with any other elected or appointed position. (6) Representatives and senators may serve as instructors at universities and advanced technical schools. (7) Under no circumstances may a representative or senator or his spouse bid in or sign a contract with a Government agency. ”

“ The Special Court is empowered to remove from office the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Ministers, Secretaries of State, Supreme Court Justices and members of the Inspectorate in cases of treason or other high crimes. Article 86. (1) The Special Court is chaired by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and consists of five representatives and five senators. (2) When the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is the accused, the chairman of the Senate sits as presiding judge. ”

“ The State will give special support to those elements of society which have a low standard of living. Article 21. The State advocates raising the standard of living of rural citizens, and especially helping farmers to have farmland. Article 22. On the basis of equality between duties and rights, workers have the right to choose representatives to participate in the management of business enterprises particularly with respect to matters concerning wages and conditions of work within the framework and procedures prescribed by law. ”

“ The National Assembly includes two houses, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Article 31. The House of Representatives includes from 100 to 200 representatives. (1) Representatives are elected by universal suffrage, direct and secret ballot. Candidates run as individuals from separate constituencies no larger than province. (2) Representatives serve for four years. They may be re-elected. (3) The election for a new House of Representatives will be completed at least one month prior to the completion of the term of the old House of Representatives. ”

“ Any person accused of a minor offense who doesn't have a record of more than three months imprisonment for an intentional crime may be released pending trial provided he (or she) is employed and has fixed residence. ”

“ Women pregnant more than three months accused of minor offenses who are employed and have a fixed residence may be released pending trial. (8) Accused persons will be considered innocent until sentence recognizing their guilt is handed down. ”