CHAPTER ONE. SOVEREIGNTY OF RWANDANS AND THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION
Article One. Source of National sovereignty
All power derives from Rwandans and is exercised in accordance with this Constitution.
No individual or section of people can arrogate to themselves the exercise of power.
National sovereignty belongs to Rwandans who exercise it directly by means of referendum, elections, or through their representatives.
Article 2. Suffrage
Suffrage is universal and equal for all Rwandans.
All Rwandans, both men and women, fulfilling the requirements provided for by law, have the right to vote and to be elected.
Suffrage is direct or indirect and secret, unless this Constitution or any other law provides otherwise.
An organic law governing elections determines conditions and modalities for conducting elections.
Article 3. Supremacy of the Constitution
The Constitution is the supreme law of the country.
Any law, decision or act contrary to this Constitution is without effect.
