Further to the federative structure of the State and the separation of powers, the 1988 Constitution includes in its material, untouchable core - its “ironclad clauses” - direct, secret, universal and periodic suffrage and individual rights and guarantees, pursuant to article 60, paragraph 4, I-IV.
La Constitution de 1988 contient également des clauses inaliénables concernant sur le suffrage direct, secret, universel et périodique, ainsi que les droits et garanties individuels (par. 4, I à IV, de l'article 60).