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The Constitution of Lebanon was adopted on 23 May 1926. The most recent amendment of the Constitution was for the Charter of Lebanese National Reconciliation (Ta'if Accord), in October, 1989. In an attempt to maintain equality between Christians and Muslims, Article 24 of the constitution mandates the distribution of offices on the basis of Confessionalism as an interim measure, but does not specify how they are to be allocated. (See National Pact.) It does, nevertheless, specify that half the seats shall be given to Christians and half to Muslims. Article 24 in its entirety reads as follows. "Until such time as the Chamber enacts new electoral laws on a non-confessional basis, the distribution of seats shall be according to the following principles: a. Equal representation between Christians and Muslims. b. Proportional representation among the confessional groups within each of the two religious communities. c. Proportional representation among geographic regions. Exceptionally, and for one time only, the seats that are currently vacant, as well as the new seats that have been established by law, shall be filled by appointment, all at once, and by a two thirds majority of the Government of National Unity. This is to establish equality between Christians and Muslims as stipulated in the Document of National Accord. The electoral laws shall specify the details regarding the implementation of this clause."〔(Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace, & World Affairs; Resources on Faith, Ethics, & Public Life; Constitution of Lebanon, Article 24 )〕 The constitution describes the flag of Lebanon. The original version of ''Article 5'' read "The Lebanese flag is blue, white, red with a cedar in the white part". A change made on 7 December 1943 indicated that "The Lebanese flag is made of red, white and red horizontal stripes, with the cedar in green in the centre of the white stripe". Some flag manufacturers have created a more conventional looking tree, with a brown trunk. Some allege that this is unconstitutional.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Lebanon )〕 == See also == *Driving licence *History of Lebanon *Lebanese diaspora *Lebanese identity card *Lebanese nationality law *Lebanese passport *Politics of Lebanon *Vehicle registration plates of Lebanon *Visa policy of Lebanon *Visa requirements for Lebanese citizens 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Constitution of Lebanon」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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