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.