Which article of the 1917 Constitution says land and subsoil resources originally belong to the nation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Article 27, the basis for land reform and oil ownership
- Step 1: Article 27 was the most radical of the new social articles. Step 2. It made the nation the original owner of land, waters and minerals. Answer: Article 27, the basis for land reform and oil ownership. Why not the others: Article 3, 123 and 130 cover education, labour and churches.
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