FIRST PART

The Realm: its Organisation and Functions

SECTION I

Realm and Lands

Article 1.

The German Realm is a Republic.[1]

Constitutional power proceeds from the people.[2]

Article 2.

The territory of the Realm consists of the territories of the German Lands.[3] Other territories may be incorporated in the Realm by an act of the Realm, if their populations should so desire in virtue of the right of self-determination.

Article 3.