1.   The constitution had provided for such an alternative -- the Cabinet Council in which ministers met without the president under the chairmanship of the prime minister.

2.   If elected, the constitution provides them with immunity from further prosecution.

3.   In its ruling yesterday, the state high court said the state constitution provides broader free speech protections than the federal law.

4.   But the constitution provides for a secular government.

5.   He knows the effort may involve some controversial political issues, such as charging for clinic visits in a country where the constitution provides for free health care.

6.   However, its constitution provides for a secular government and promotes religious tolerance.

7.   If Yeltsin were to be incapacitated or die, the constitution provides for elections within three months.

8.   If Yeltsin were to be incapacitated or die, the Russian constitution provides for elections within three months.

9.   If they wanted a new president, they were told, the constitution provided three legal options, including provisions for a referendum.

10.   Kivuitu said, however, the constitution does not provide for a run-off.