Maldives

Article 4 states:

All the powers of the State of the Maldives are derived from, and remain with, the citizens.

Article 26 states:

Unless otherwise provided in this Constitution, every citizen of the Maldives eighteen years of age or older has the right:

(a) to vote in elections, and in public referendums, which shall be held by secret ballot;

(b) to run for public office;

(c) to take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives.

Article 108 states:

The President shall be elected directly by the people by universal and secret suffrage.

Excerpts from the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives (1998, last amended 2008)