Second, within the reality of a divided Arab nation, collective defense will be needed to counter the dangers of imperialism and Zionism.
Fifth, states that the Arab revolution is an integral part of the wider world liberation movement for freedom, independence and progress.
[6] This constitution serves as a guide for action to our people's masses so that they will continue the battle for liberation and construction guided by its principles and provisions in order to strengthen the positions of our people's struggle and to drive their march toward the aspired future.
[7]Chapter 1 contains 49 articles in four parts and provides the political, economic, educational, and cultural principles and the fundamental rights.
The constitution guarantees that private property shall not be expropriated except for the public interest and in return for fair compensation.
[8] Article 21 of the constitution defines the goals of the educational and cultural system: The educational and cultural system aims at creating a socialist nationalist Arab generation which is scientifically minded and attached to its history and land, proud of its heritage, and filled with the spirit of struggle to achieve its nation's objectives of unity, freedom, and socialism, and to serve humanity and its progress.
It stipulates that the state is the guarantor and protector of the citizen's personal freedom and dignity.
The constitution defines the People's Assembly as a unicameral legislature consisting of 250 members.
[10] Members of the People's Assembly are elected to a 4-year term by general, secret, direct and equal ballot.
[9] The powers of the People's Assembly include, nomination of the president, debating cabinet policy, approving the budget and ratification of international treaties.
According to the constitution, the nominee must be Arab Syrian, Muslim and over 34 years of age.
The constitution states that verdicts in Syrian courts shall be issued "in the name of the Arab people of Syria."