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 Section 1. The State Government shall promote education and health.

Section 1. The Kosraean language is the language of the State. The English language may also be employed in governmental discourse and proceedings, and other governmental activities within the State.

Section 2. The Kosraean and English language expressions of this Constitution are of equal authority. In an instance of irresolvable conflict in the meaning of those expressions, the Kosraean language expression prevails.

(Amended by 1995 Con. Con.)

Section 1. A person elected to a public office of the State, nominated and appointed with the advice and consent of the Legislature to governmental duties within the State, or to be engaged in law enforcement in the State, before exercising governmental duties, shall solemnly swear or affirm to uphold and defend to the best of his abilities-this Constitution and laws of the State in carrying out his duties. This section shall be implemented by law.

Section 1. An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a constitutional convention, popular initiative, or by the Legislature. An amendment proposed by popular initiative requires a petition signed by at least twenty-five percent of the registered voters.

An amendment proposed by the Legislature requires adoption of a resolution by three-fourths of the Senators.

Section 2. A proposed amendment becomes part of this Constitution when approved by a majority of the votes cast on the amendment and in not less than a majority of the municipalities.