“ No one may be deprived of his rightfully acquired movable or immovable property in any part of the territory of the Republic except for reasons of public interest and by virtue of a national law which provides for the prior payment of equitable compensation and the right of the person concerned, in the event of dispute, to apply to the courts of law for a ruling on his rights and to fix the amount of compensation. The national law may transfer to the Republic, to a province or to a public body, the ownership of certain private enterprises which are of essential national interest. ”

“ If the Constitutional Court, consulted by the President of the Republic or by the National Assembly, declares that a treaty or an international agreement contains a clause contrary to the Constitution, ratification may only take place after the Constitution has been revised. International treaties or agreements that have been duly ratified or approved have, as soon as they are published, an authority superior to that of the laws, subject, for each treaty or agreement, to its application by the other party. ”

“ The law may only subject the exercise of freedom of the press to restrictions in order to safeguard public order, public safety and morality, as well as to ensure the public order, public safety and morality as well as the respect of the rights of others. ”

“ Any amendment to the draft budget involving an increase in expenditure must provide for the necessary ways and means, and any amendment involving a decrease in revenue which will have the effect of breaking the balance of the budget must provide for a corresponding decrease in expenditure or for new revenue. If the National Assembly has not voted on the government's bill before the beginning of the new fiscal year, the provisions of the bill may be implemented by an ordinance-law. ”

“ Conversely, the Parliament cannot legislate on matters of exclusive competence of a provincial assembly. However, Parliament may by law empower a provincial assembly to legislate on matters within its exclusive jurisdiction. Where Parliament terminates the delegation of power so given to the Assembly, the provisions of any Provincial Law enacted in relation to matters within the exclusive jurisdiction of Parliament under such delegation of power shall nevertheless continue in force in the Province concerned until such time as a National Law shall have made provision for such matters. ”

“ The organization and operation of the National Bank are governed by a national law, the draft or proposal of which is previously submitted to the National Finance Commission and the National Economic and Social Council for their opinion. The national postal check service has its headquarters in the capital. Each province may open an account there. Provinces where there is no branch or agency of the National Bank may entrust the custody of their funds to another bank. Article 142 No tax can be established except by law. Contribution to public expenses is the duty of every citizen. ”

“ Peace treaties, trade treaties, treaties and agreements relating to international organizations and to the settlement of international conflicts, those involving public finances, those amending legislative provisions and those relating to the status of persons, those involving the exchange or addition of territory, may only be ratified by virtue of a law. No exchange or addition of territory is valid without the agreement of the populations concerned, consulted by means of a referendum. ”

“ Article 152 A Court of Auditors is established in the Republic, composed of councilors, half of whom are appointed by each of the Houses and whose term of office is six years and is renewable. In order to be appointed as an advisor to the Court of Audit, the candidate must have a university degree or an equivalent degree from a higher education institute or a higher school of accountancy, and have worked for at least five years in a financial service. The organization and functioning of the Court of Audit are governed by a national law. ”

“ Motivated by the desire to ensure that everyone has an equitable share in the national wealth and material well-being and to create conditions for the moral and spiritual development of all citizens; Convinced that the peoples of Africa can only be totally liberated from foreign domination through African unity; Conscious of our responsibilities before God, the Nation and Africa; Solemnly declare that we adopt this Constitution. Title I. Of the territory and sovereignty of the Republic Article 1 The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a unitary, democratic and social State. ”