Título II Capítulo III. Deberes y derechos cívicos y políticos

The following are rights and duties of Guatemalans, in addition to those set forth in other provisions of the Constitution and laws of the Republic:

a)To serve and defend the Homeland;

b)To comply with and ensure compliance with the Constitution of the Republic;

c)To work for the civic, cultural, moral, economic and social development of Guatemalans;

d)To contribute to public expenditures, in the manner prescribed by law;

e)To obey the laws;

f)To observe due respect for the authorities; and

g)To render military and social service, in accordance with the law.

The rights and duties of citizens are:

a)To register in the Register of Citizens;

b)To elect and to be elected;

c)To safeguard the liberty and effectiveness of suffrage and the purity of the electoral process;

d)To seek public office;

e)To participate in political activities; and

f)To defend the principle of alternation and non-reelection in the exercise of the Presidency of the Republic.

The right of petition in political matters corresponds exclusively to Guatemalans.

Every petition in this matter shall be resolved and notified within a period not exceeding eight days. If the authority does not resolve within that period, the petition shall be deemed denied and the interested party may file the remedies provided by law.