Until the national law regarding the Supreme Judicial Court becomes effective its powers will be exercised by a Senate of seven members, four of whom are to be elected by the National Assembly and three by the National Judicial Court, each choosing among its own members. The Senate will regulate its own procedure.
ARTICLE 173
Until the adoption of a national law according to [Article 138], the existing state contributions to the religious societies, whether authorized by law, contract or special grant, will be continued.
ARTICLE 174
Until the adoption of the national law provided for in [Article 146], Paragraph 2, the existing legal situation will continue. The law shall give special consideration to parts of the Commonwealth where provision for separate schools of different religious faiths is not now made by law.
ARTICLE 175
The provisions of [Article 109] do not apply to orders and decorations conferred for services in the war-years 1914-1919.
ARTICLE 176
All public officers and members of the armed forces shall be sworn upon this Constitution. Details will be regulated by order of the National President.