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Constitution 1966 (reinst. 1985, rev. 2004) SECTION I. THE NATION AND ITS SOVEREIGNTY CHAPTER I ARTICLE 1 The Oriental Republic of Uruguay is the political association of all inhabitants included within its territory. ARTICLE 2 It is and always shall be free and independent of any foreign power. ARTICLE 3 It shall never be the patrimony of any person or of any family. CHAPTER II ARTICLE 4 Sovereignty to its full extent resides fundamentally in the nation, which has the exclusive authority to enact its laws in the manner which will be hereinafter set forth. CHAPTER III ARTICLE 5 All religious sects are free in Uruguay. The State supports no religion whatever. It recognizes the ...