Joel Alvarado
2/27/2015
LEH 355

                                                           Weimar Constitution

First Chapter : the Reich and the States

Article 1
The German Reich is a republic.
State authority derives from the people.

Article 2
State territory of the Reich is composed of the territories of the German states.
Other areas may be included in the Reich, if their population desires in exercise of its right of self-determination.

Article 3
The Reich colours are black-red-golden. The merchant flag is black-white-red, with the Reich colours in the upper, inner corner.

Article 4
The generally recognised rules of international law are valid as binding elements of German Reich law

The first article in the first chapter is talking about the introduction of a new form of government where the republic system allows the people to govern themselves with limited government power. This new form of government was supposed to replace the imperialistic form of government that Germany was under.

The second article states that the Republic is divided amongst German states, that particular section of the constitution allowed the other places around the states to also practice the democratic form of government.The third article simply speaks about the colors and design of the flag, it was a form of letting everyone know the republic’s logo so that there was no confusion. The 4th and 5th article of the Constitution stated that all of the decisions being made by the government have to follow the major supreme order of the Constitution.

 The reason why I chose that particular section is because it highlights many of our own constitution guidelines. The United States is also a democratic system that is governed by the three branches of government chosen by the people. In addition, the constitution itself allowed for balance and stability of this country.

Basic rights and obligations of the Germans

First Chapter : The Individual
Article 109
All Germans are equal in front of the law.
In principle, men and women have the same rights and obligations.
Legal privileges or disadvantages based on birth or social standing are to be abolished.
Noble titles form part of the name only; noble titles may not be granted any more.
Titles may only be granted, if they indicate an office or occupation; academic degrees are not affected by this regulation.
The state may no more bestow orders and medals.
No German may accept titles or orders from a foreign government. 
Article 110
Nationality in the Reich and in the states is acquired and lost according to the specifications of a Reich law. Every state national simultaneously is Reich national.
Every German, in every state, enjoys the same rights and obligations as the respective state nationals.
Article 111
All Germans enjoy freedom to move and settle down. Everybody is entitled to stay and settle anywhere within the Reich, to acquire property and to pursue his trade. Limitations require a Reich law.

In this particular section, the Constitution states that all Germans are equal in front of the law, regardless of their genre. It also states that males and females have the same rights and obligations under the German republic. can be given a title like theMonica system is strictly says that no Herman can accept order s from any other government

This section of the constitution was highly important because it was intended to serve the right that Germans had because of their citizenship. It strictly prohibited them from following directions from other governments. This particular sense of belonging shaped the popular “German pride”.