Constitución en Inglés

129 Corte Constitucional de Colombia 5. Direct military operations when he/she deems it necessary. 6. Provide for the external security of the Republic; defend the independence and honor of the nation and the inviolability of its territory; declare war with the approval of the Senate or without such authorization to repel foreign aggression; and agree to and ratify peace treaties. The President shall give an immediate account of all these matters to Congress. 7. Authorize, during recess of the Senate andwith theprior opinionof theCouncil of State, the transit of foreign troops across the territory of the Republic. 8. Install and close the sessions of Congress in each legislative term. 9. Sign laws. 10. Promulgate laws, obey them, and ensure their strict fulfillment. 11. Exercise the power to regulate through the issuance of decrees, resolutions, and orders necessary for the implementation of laws. 12. Present a report to Congress at the beginning of each legislative term concerning administrative measures, implementation of plans and programs of economic and social development, and bills that the Government proposes to move forward during the new legislative term. 13. Appoint presidents, directors, or managers of national public institutions and individuals who occupy national