The New Germany

by George Young

The addition of a religious oath is permissible.

Article 43.

The President holds office for seven years and is re-eligible.

The President of the Realm may be deposed from office before the expiry of his term by popular plebiscite on initiative of the Reichstag. The resolution of the Reichstag must have a two-thirds majority. It precludes the President from any further exercise of office. Should the plebiscite reject deposition, such vote counts as a new election and entails the dissolution of the Reichstag.

The President of the Realm may not be criminally prosecuted without consent of the Reichstag.

Article 44.

The President of the Realm cannot be concurrently a member of the Reichstag.

Article 45.

The President of the Realm represents the Realm in international intercourse. He contracts alliances and other treaties with foreign Powers in the name of the Realm. He accredits and receives ambassadors.

Declaration of war and conclusion of peace shall be by act of the Realm.