State and democracy Constitution of Bolivia

the constitution (in chapter 3 of title i) defines forms of democracy—participatory, representative , community-based—and structure of government used in bolivia. direct , participatory democracy takes place through referenda, citizen legislative initiatives, revocation of elected officials mandates, assemblies, cabildos , prior consultation. representative democracy takes place through election of representatives through universal, direct, , secret vote. communal democracy takes place through election, designation or nomination of authorities , representatives among indigenous, originary, or campesino peoples , nations, using own norms , procedures. same chapter establishes separation of powers between 4 branches of government: legislative, executive, judicial, , electoral.

bolivia becomes pacifist state rejects war, although reserves right legitimate defense. constitution prohibits installation of foreign military bases within country.

the constitution established supreme law of bolivian state, , 36 indigenous languages spanish declared official languages. departmental governments must use, official languages, 1 indigenous language in addition spanish.

the constitution assigns role of national capital sucre, not referring la paz in text. nonetheless palacio quemado (the presidential palace , seat of bolivian executive power) located in la paz, national congress , plurinational electoral organ. la paz continues seat of government , de facto administrative capital.

article 6

i. sucre capital of bolivia.