PART ONE THE STATE
Article 1:
The Arab Republic of Egypt is a Socialist Democratic State based on the alliance of the working forces of the people.
The Egyptian people are part of the Arab Nation and work for the realization of its comprehensive unity.
Article 2 :Islam is the Religion of the State. Arabic is its official language, and the principal source of legislation is Islamic Jurisprudence (Sharia).
Article 3:Sovereignty is for the people alone who will practice and protect this sovereignty and safeguard national unity in the manner specified by the Constitution
Article 4 :The economic foundation of the Arab Republic of Egypt is the socialist democratic system based on sufficiency and justice, in a manner preventing exploitation, narrowing the gap between incomes, protecting legitimate earnings and guaranteeing justice in the distribution of public responsibilities and expenditures.
Article 5 :The political regime of the Arab Republic of Egypt is based upon the multi-party system within the framework of the basic principles and components of the Egyptian society stipulated by the Constitution.
Political parties shall be organized by law.
Article 6:Egyptian Nationality is defined by law.