Friday, November 4, 2011

The German Constitution


Article 17Every state must have the constitution of a free state. State parliament must be elected in a general, equal, immediate and secret ballot, in which all Reich German men and women participate, according to the principles of representative election. The state government requires the confidence of state parliament.
The principles for the election of state parliament also apply for local elections. State law may determine if those who lived in the community for one year or less may participate in the election or not.

This is referring to how the German run their elections for state to state.They are allowing everyone who is a eligible citizen to participate in voting.


I pick this because it gives people the right to participate in their  government activities which makes it better for their community as well as society as a whole
Article 123All Germans have the right to assemble peacefully and unarmed; such assemblies do not require any prior notification or special permit.
A Reich law can require prior notification for assemblies taking place in the open, and it can, in case of imminent danger for public security, stipulate that such assemblies in the open may be prohibited.


They are referring to protest and how people can rally for different purposes that will benefit them in society. If you are under the Reich law you must get a permit to have a demonstration or protest because it may cause danger to people in public society. You also have to make sure that the area is available for any event because it will not allow any activities in certain public areas.


I choose this right because it allow people to express themselves if they feel something is wrong and they want to express it through public areas. This will make everyone aware of the issue at hand. This will make the society more aware of what the government is doing.



1 comment:

  1. I found it different that a Reich German is supposed to get a permit in order to protest, and is not a natural human right, like we have, the freedom of speech. Additionally, the fact that you are supposed to make sure that the area you are going to be protesting in must be accepting of allowing such activity to be done as you stated.

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