Duties of the Citizen 46. (1) It shall be the duty of every citizen to uphold and abide by this Constitution and respect the laws of South Sudan. (2) Every citizen shall in particular: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) defend the country and respond to the call for national service in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and the law; abhor violence and promote harmony, unity, fraternity and tolerance among all people of South Sudan in order to transcend ethnic, religious, geographical, and political divisions; preserve and protect public funds and assets and respect legal and financial obligations; prevent and combat corruption and sabotage; participate in the development of South Sudan; take part in general elections and referenda as stipulated in this Constitution and the law; abide by the law and co-operate with the appropriate agencies in the maintenance of law and order; protect the environment and conserve natural resources; be guided and informed in all actions by the interests of the nation and the principles enshrined in this Constitution; promote democracy, good governance and the rule of law; and respect the rights and freedoms of others. CHAPTER III THE DECENTRALIZED SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE Levels of Government 47. South Sudan shall have a decentralized system of government with the following levels: (a) (b) (c) the National level which shall exercise authority in respect of the people and the states; the state level of government, which shall exercise authority within a state, and render public services through the level closest to the people; and local government level within the state, which shall be the closest level to the people. Devolution of Powers 48. (1) The following principles shall guide the devolution and exercise of powers: (a) affirmation of the need for norms and standards of governance and administration at the state and local government levels that reflect the unity of the people of South Sudan while recognizing their diversity; 15