Cuban constitution states that: Cuba is an independent and sovereign socialist state [Article 1] … Cuban state name is the Republic of Cuba [Article 238].
Cuba’s constitution lays down rules for the system jednopartyjnego (although this is permitted the existence of other political parties, which, however, have a marginal impact on policy, and often their roles meet trade unions) Noting also the Communist Party of Cuba (…) is the highest guiding force of society and the State .
The Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and assembly, but the Cuban Constitution Article 62 states: none of the freedoms granted to citizens can not be used against (…) existence and objectives of the socialist state, or against the decision of the People of Cuba on the construction of socialism and communism. Violations of this policy may be punished by law.