Part 28 (1/2)
The members of the National a.s.sembly shall have the right of free transportation over all German railroads, and also compensation as fixed by national law.
_SECTION III_
THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND THE NATIONAL CABINET
ARTICLE 41
The National President is chosen by the whole German People.
Every German who has completed his thirty-fifth year is eligible for election.
The details will be regulated by a national law.
ARTICLE 42
The National President, on a.s.suming his office, takes before the National a.s.sembly the following oath:
I swear to devote all my energy to the welfare of the German People, to increase their prosperity, to protect them from injury, to preserve the Const.i.tution and the laws of the Commonwealth, to perform my duties conscientiously, and to deal justly with all.
The addition of a religious affirmation is permitted.
ARTICLE 43
The term of the National President is seven years. He is eligible for reelection.
The President may be removed before the end of his term by vote of the People on proposal of the National a.s.sembly. The act of the National a.s.sembly in such case requires a two-thirds majority vote. Upon such action the President is suspended from further exercise of his office. A refusal by the People to remove the President has the effect of a new election and entails the dissolution of the National a.s.sembly.
The National President shall not be subject to criminal prosecution without the consent of the National a.s.sembly.
ARTICLE 44
The National President may not at the same time be a member of the National a.s.sembly.
ARTICLE 45
The National President represents the Commonwealth in matters of international law. He concludes in the name of the Commonwealth alliances and other treaties with foreign powers. He accredits and receives amba.s.sadors.
War is declared and peace concluded by national law.
Alliances and treaties with foreign States, relating to subjects within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, require the consent of the National a.s.sembly.
ARTICLE 46