CHAPTER III DUTIES OF THE CITIZEN 23 (1) It shall be the duty of every Sudanese citizen to pledge allegiance to the Republic of the Sudan, abide by this Constitution, respect the institutions created hereunder and safeguard the territorial integrity of the country. (2) In particular every citizen shall: (a) defend the country and respond to the call for national service within the terms of this Constitution and the law, (b) abhor violence, promote harmony, fraternity and tolerance among all people of the Sudan in order to transcend religious, regional, linguistic, and sectarian divisions, (c) preserve public funds and assets and respect legal and financial obligations towards the State, (d) avert and thwart corruption and sabotage, (e) participate fully in the development of the country, (f) take part in the general elections and referenda as stipulated in this Constitution and the law, (g) abide by law and co-operate with the appropriate agencies in the maintenance of law and order, (h) preserve the natural environment, (i) generally, be guided and informed in his/her actions by the interests of the nation and the principles enshrined in this Constitution. CHAPTER IV THE DECENTRALIZED SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE Levels of Government 24 The Sudan is a decentralized State, with the following levels of government: (a) The national level of government, which shall exercise authority with a view to protecting the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Sudan and promoting the welfare of its people, 10