Constitución en Inglés

104 constituteproject.org Colombia 2021 11. To establish national revenues and to determine government expenditures. 12. To establish fiscal contributions and, exceptionally, parafiscal contributions as determined by law. 13. To determine the legal currency, its convertibility, and the scope of its power to discharge debts, and to regulate the system of weights and measures. 14. To approve or reject contracts or agreements that, for reasons of evident national necessity, the President of the Republic has entered with individuals, companies, or public entities without prior authorization. 15. To grant honors to citizens who have rendered services to the homeland. 16. To approve or reject treaties that the Government makes with or states or international law entities. By means of these treaties and on the bases of equity, reciprocity, and national convenience, the State may partially transfer specified powers to international organizations that are meant to promote or consolidate economic integration with other states. 17. By a majority of two-thirds of the votes of each Chamber and for serious motives related to the public good, to grant amnesties or general pardons for political offenses. If the beneficiaries were exempted from individual civil responsibility, the State will be obligated to pay the compensation that otherwise would be due. In no case may the category of political offenses be applied to the offense of