6th January 1712
The Following are extracts from the German Constitution.
Our Constitution is borne out of the belief in Liberty, a belief that expresses that the Common Man should be able to profit from his Labours, and that all men are born equal under the eyes of God.
Article 1: The right to Freedom of Speech, and Expresion
Article 2: The Right to Freedom of Religion
Article 3: The Right to a free Press(known as Annas Article, after the beheaded 14 year old)
Article 4: The Right to own Property
-Amended when passed through the council. All Church and Noble owned Farm lands will be handed over to the Tenant Farmers in deeds.
-Nobles will be allowed to keep their Stately Homes and released, on the condition they accept the constitution.
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Article 7: The Head of State, known as the President, shall be elected by majority popular male vote of every male over the age of 17 every 2 Years. He shall Have the power to declare War and peace.
Article 8:The National Assembly shall be created, through which laws will be passed, with the consent of the President.
Elections for this National Assembly shall take place each Mickelmas, Elections shall be on the same basis as the Presidential Elections.
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Article 20: A Permanant Republican Guard ahall be raised to defend the Republic. A German Navy shall also be raised, through which German Interests shall be defended. Both shall be under the power of the President.
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Article 35: Any President who shall abuse said powers given shall forfeit office, as shall any elected member of the National Assembly. The Union is a permanant state, and no part of it may secede.