Part 24 (2/2)

COMMONWEALTH AND STATES

ARTICLE 1

The German Commonwealth is a republic.

Political authority is derived from the People.

ARTICLE 2

The territory of the Commonwealth consists of the territories of the German States. Other territories may be incorporated into the Commonwealth by national law, if their inhabitants, exercising the right of self-determination, so desire.

ARTICLE 3

The national colors are black, red and gold. The merchant flag is black, white and red, with the national colors in the upper inside corner.

ARTICLE 4

The generally recognized principles of the law of nations are accepted as an integral part of the law of the German Commonwealth.

ARTICLE 5

Political authority is exercised in national affairs by the National Government in accordance with the Const.i.tution of the Commonwealth, and in State affairs by the State Governments in accordance with the State const.i.tutions.

ARTICLE 6

The Commonwealth has exclusive jurisdiction over:

1. Foreign relations;

2. Colonial affairs;

3. Citizens.h.i.+p, freedom of travel and residence, immigration and emigration, and extradition;

4. Organization for national defense;

5. Coinage;

6. Customs, including the consolidation of customs and trade districts and the free interchange of goods;

7. Posts and telegraphs, including telephones.

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