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The Constitution of the German Empire of August 11, 1919 (Weimar Constitution)

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Section II: The General Welfare

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ARTICLE 123
All Germans have the right to assembly peacefully and unarmed without giving notice and without special permission. [ . . . ]

ARTICLE 124
All Germans have the right to form associations and societies for purposes not contrary to the criminal law. [ . . . ]

ARTICLE 126
Every German has the right to petition. [ . . . ]

Section III: Religion and Religious Societies

ARTICLE 135
All inhabitants of the Reich enjoy full religious freedom and freedom of conscience. The free exercise of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution and is under public protection. [ . . . ]

ARTICLE 137
There is no state church. [ . . . ]

Section IV: Education and the Schools

ARTICLE 142
Art, science, and the teaching thereof are free. [ . . . ]

ARTICLE 143
The education of the young is to be provided for by means of public institutions. [ . . . ]

ARTICLE 144
The entire school system is under the supervision of the state. [ . . . ]

ARTICLE 145
Attendance at school is compulsory. [ . . . ]

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