ARTICLE 1
The German Commonwealth is a republic.
Political authority is derived from the People.
ARTICLE 2
The territory of the Commonwealth consists of the territories of the German States. Other territories may be incorporated into the Commonwealth by national law, if their inhabitants, exercising the right of self-determination, so desire.
ARTICLE 3
The national colors are black, red and gold. The merchant flag is black, white and red, with the national colors in the upper inside corner.
ARTICLE 4
The generally recognized principles of the law of nations are accepted as an integral part of the law of the German Commonwealth.