The Constitution of Romania
CHAPTER III
Fundamental duties
ARTICLE 54
Faithfulness towards the country
(1) Faithfulness towards the country is sacred.
(2) Citizens holding public offices, as well as the military are liable for the loyal fulfilment of the obligations they are bound to, and shall, for this purpose, take the oath as requested by law.
ARTICLE 55
Defence of the country
(1) Citizens have the right and duty to defend Romania.
(2) The terms for doing the military service shall be set up in an organic law.
(3) Citizens may be conscripted from the age of 20 and up to the age of 35, except for volunteers, under the terms of the applicable organic law.
ARTICLE 56
Financial contributions
(1) Citizens are under the obligation to contribute to public expenditure, by taxes and duties.
(2) The legal taxation system must ensure a fair distribution of the tax burden.
(3) Any other dues shall be prohibited, except those determined by law, under exceptional circumstances.
ARTICLE 57
Exercise of rights and freedoms
Romanian citizens, foreign citizens, and stateless persons shall exercise their constitutional rights and freedoms in good faith, without any infringement of the rights and liberties of others.