ARTICLE 12
- In the U.S.S.R. work is the obligation and a matter of honour of every able-bodied citizen, in accordance with the principle: "He who does not work, neither shall he eat."
- In the U.S.S.R. the principle of socialism is realised: "From each according to his ability, to each according to the work performed."
Chapter II
THE ORGANISATION OF THE STATE
ARTICLE 13
- The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is a federated state, formed on the basis of the voluntary association of Soviet Socialist Republics possessing equal rights, namely:—
- The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
- The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Azerbaidjan Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Tadjik Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic.
- The Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic.
ARTICLE 14
- The jurisdiction of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, as represented by its highest organs of power and organs of state administration, covers:—
- (a) Representation of the Union in international relations, conclusions and ratification of treaties with other states;
- (b) Questions of war and peace;
- (c) Admission of new republics into the U.S.S.R.;
- (d) Supervision over the observance of the Constitution of the U.S.S.R. and ensuring that the Constitution of the Union Republics conform with the Constitution of the U.S.S.R.;
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