March 21st Lecture assignment #6

Article 109

All Germans are equal in front of the law.

In principle, men and women have the same rights and obligations.

Legal privileges or disadvantages based on birth or social standing are to be abolished.

Noble titles form part of the name only; noble titles may not be granted any more.

Titles may only be granted, if they indicate an office or occupation; academic degrees are not affected by this regulation.

The state may no more bestow orders and medals.

No German may accept titles or orders from a foreign government.

Article 109 is stating that Germans are supposed to be loyal to his country and his people and not abide by any rules from other foreign countries.  It also states that no special family name is going to get you any special privilege status.  If you are part of a political party, it is because of the office or occupation that you declare with your accomplishments to be part of the government.  Men and women are equal in Germany and both have the same rights.