Article 5 – The Federation

Article 5 – The Federation

Section 1 Principals of the Federation

The Federation is based on the principals of the liberty of the individual, mutual defense, free trade and the sovereignty of the member Realms.

Section 2 Liberty of the Individual

The Federal Courts and the Courts of the Realms shall protect the natural rights and ancient liberties of Articles 1 and 2 of this constitution.

Section 3 Mutual Defense

An Attack upon any Realm is an attack on all Realms. The Federal government shall maintain the armed forces described in Article 14 for the common defense and member Realms shall maintain such forces as are required by law.

Section 4 Free Trade

Each Realm may make such trade agreements as it sees fit, but trade between Realms shall be duty free.

Section 5 Common Citizenship

The native born citizens of each Realm shall be citizens of the Federation. The Federal Parliament shall make uniform laws for naturalization pursuant to Article 13.

Section 6 The Sovereignty and Independence of the Realms

The ratification of this Constitution shall not dissolve the governments of the Realms ratifying it which shall remain sovereign surrendering only such powers as are here in reserved to the federal government.