Mr. Morsi has said a referendum on the draft constitution will be held on 15 December .
'Struggle will continue'
The draft constitution was rushed through the constituent assembly on Thursday night.
Mr Morsi received a copy of the draft constitution on Saturday
After receiving a copy of the document on Saturday, Mr Morsi called on "all Egyptians" to take part in the referendum, whether or not they agreed with the draft.
"The world is looking at how Egyptians will build their institutions to establish their democratic system," the president said.
His announcement was hailed at a rally in Cairo on Saturday, with the crowds chanting, "The people support the president's decision!"
The draft constitution and the recent decree have prompted widespread protests by opponents.
Many anti-government activists remain camped out in Cairo's Tahrir Square.
"Morsi put to referendum a draft constitution that undermines basic freedoms and violates universal values. The struggle will continue," key opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei tweeted on Saturday.
If approved, the new text will overwrite all constitutional declarations - including Mr Morsi's decree - and a new parliament should be elected within 60 days.
Among the historic changes to Egypt's system of government, the draft limits a president to two four-year terms. It also introduces some civilian oversight of the military.
The draft keeps in place an article defining "principles of Sharia", or Islamic law, as the main source of legislation.
Mr Morsi's supporters point to the fact that he is Egypt's first freely elected president and argue that liberals and secularists do not represent the vast majority of Egyptians.
But the extent of Mr Morsi's new powers has raised fears that he might become a new dictator.
Would you see the Dictator Charater which has appeared from Mr. Morsi ? How do you think it ? God bless with you !
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'Struggle will continue'
The draft constitution was rushed through the constituent assembly on Thursday night.
Mr Morsi received a copy of the draft constitution on Saturday "The world is looking at how Egyptians will build their institutions to establish their democratic system," the president said.
His announcement was hailed at a rally in Cairo on Saturday, with the crowds chanting, "The people support the president's decision!"
The draft constitution and the recent decree have prompted widespread protests by opponents.
Many anti-government activists remain camped out in Cairo's Tahrir Square.
"Morsi put to referendum a draft constitution that undermines basic freedoms and violates universal values. The struggle will continue," key opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei tweeted on Saturday.
If approved, the new text will overwrite all constitutional declarations - including Mr Morsi's decree - and a new parliament should be elected within 60 days.
Among the historic changes to Egypt's system of government, the draft limits a president to two four-year terms. It also introduces some civilian oversight of the military.
The draft keeps in place an article defining "principles of Sharia", or Islamic law, as the main source of legislation.
Mr Morsi's supporters point to the fact that he is Egypt's first freely elected president and argue that liberals and secularists do not represent the vast majority of Egyptians.
But the extent of Mr Morsi's new powers has raised fears that he might become a new dictator.
Would you see the Dictator Charater which has appeared from Mr. Morsi ? How do you think it ? God bless with you !
Please! Enlarge the following piece of Note :
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