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"Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives."
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UN: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
, art. 21.1
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Every citizen has the right to vote.
Every citizen has the right to be elected.
Everyone has the right to participate in the public affairs of his/her country.
