“ Article 155 For the purpose of satisfying the economic requirements of all the inhabitants as equally as possible and with due regard for the vital interests of the independent, productively active forces of the economy, special areas of supply may be designated by law for which public law corporations shall be established on a cooperative basis. Within the limits of the laws, they have the right of self-government. ”

“ Article 153 In legislation and administration, the independent small and medium-sized enterprises in agriculture, handicrafts, trade, commerce and industry must be furthered and protected against excessive charges, debts and absorption. Their endeavors to insure their economic freedom and independence as well as their development through cooperative self-help must be supported by the state. The rise of capable persons from a state of dependency in their work to independent existence must be furthered. ”

“ Marriage and the family are the natural and moral foundation of human society and come under the special protection of the state. (2) Husband and wife have in principle equal civil rights and duties in marriage. ”

“ Ownership of sub-soil resources which are of great significance to the general economy, important sources of power, railroads and other transportation and communication facilities, water, gas and electric works, belongs as a rule to public law corporations or cooperatives. (2) Means of production which are vitally important to the community, and large banks and insurance companies are to be transferred to common ownership if the common welfare so requires. The transfer is accomplished on the basis of law and with appropriate compensation. ”

“ Article 127 The special right of religious societies and of ideological societies which are recognized by the state, to an appropriate influence in the education of the children of their denomination or ideology is guaranteed, without prejudice to the educational rights of the parents. ”

“ Every Bavarian who is qualified to vote and is 40 years old is eligible for election. (3) The Minister-President is free to resign from his office at any time. He must resign if the political situation makes cooperation between him and the Landtag impossible. The resignation of the Minister-President involves the resignation of the Cabinet. Until another election of a Minister-President has taken place, the Landtag President represents Bavaria in its external relations. During this interim, the Landtag President is not subject to recall by the Landtag. ”

“ Each bill submitted to the people for decision must be accompanied by a statement of the Cabinet which concisely and objectively gives the reasons of the petitioners and the opinion of the Cabinet in the matter.
Article 75 (1) The Constitution shall only be amended through legislation. Proposals for constitutional amendments which violate the democratic principles of the Constitution are not admissible. (2) Decisions of the Landtag on amendments of the Constitution require a two-thirds majority of the number of members. They must be submitted to the people for decision. ”

“ In order to avoid all unnecessary centralization, while maintaining the necessary unity of administration, the rule for the organization of the agencies and the regulation of their procedure shall be based on the principle that the power of decision and the self-responsibility of the agencies are stressed and the rights of the individual person are adequately guaranteed. ”

“ Youth is to be protected against exploitation and against moral, mental and physical neglect by measures and institutions of the state and the Gemeinden. Compulsory welfare measures are permitted only on the basis of law. ”

“ The monuments of art, history and nature as well as the landscape enjoy the public protection of the state, the Gemeinden and the public law corporations. Desecrated monuments of art and history are, as far as possible, to be restored to their former condition. The transfer of German objects of art to foreign countries is to be prevented. ”

“ All are equal before the law. The law binds everyone in the same manner and everyone enjoys the equal protection of the law. (2) Men and women have in principle the same civic rights and duties. (3) All public law privileges or disabilities of birth or class are abolished. ”

“ The peasant's landed property is guaranteed. (4) The land of the peasant is not to be alienated from its prescribed purpose. The acquisition of land used for agriculture and forestry is to be made dependent on proof of one's ability to manage it properly; it may not solely serve capital investment. (5) Expropriation of agricultural and forest land is only permitted with appropriate compensation and for urgent purposes of the common welfare, especially for settlements, at the same time preserving model and experimental farms as well as possible. ”

“ Public elementary schools are either denominational or non-denominational. Parents and legal guardians are free to choose the type of school. However, non-denominational schools are to be established only in places with a population of mixed religious faiths upon the application of the parents or legal guardians. ”

“ Every resident of Bavaria is entitled to receive an education corresponding to his recognized abilities and inclinations. (2) In case of necessity, the attendance of gifted students at schools and institutions of higher education is to be made possible by public funds.
Article 129 (1) Attendance at elementary and vocational schools is compulsory for all children. (2) Instruction in these schools is free.
Article 130 (1) The entire educational and school system is under the supervision of the state; the state may allow the Gemeinden to participate. ”

“ Article 152 The state will supervise the orderly production and distribution of economic goods for the purpose of supplying the people with the necessities of life. The regulation of the supply of electric power to the Land is the task of the state. ”

“ Article 148 As far as there is need for worship services and religious ministrations in hospitals, prisons or other public institutions, religious societies are permitted to exercise religious functions but without any compulsion to attend or participate.
Article 149 (1) The Gemeinden shall make arrangements so that every deceased person can be decently buried. The religious societies have to decide for themselves as to the nature and extent of their cooperation. ”

“ Officials of the state, Gemeinden, and Gemeindeverbände are elected by the people or appointed by the competent authorities pursuant to the provisions of the laws. (2) Public offices are open to all citizens qualified to vote, according to their character, merit, and fitness which, as far as possible, are determined by competitive examination. ”

“ The legislative power belongs exclusively to the people and to their representatives. (2) The executive power is in the hands of the Cabinet and the subordinate executive authorities. (3) The judicial power is exercised by independent judges. ”

“ Article 180 Pending the establishment of a democratic German federal state, the Bavarian Cabinet, so far as it is absolutely necessary and with the approval of the Bavarian Landtag, is authorized to transfer jurisdiction of the Bavarian state in the fields of foreign relations, economics, food, finance, and transportation and communications to the council of the Ministers-President of the states of the U.S. Zone or to other joint German agencies of several states or zones. ”

“ Article 175 In all economic enterprises, persons gainfully employed have the right to participate in matters affecting them and in all undertakings of considerable importance, they have direct influence on the policy and management of the business. For this purpose, works councils are formed pursuant to the provisions of a special law. This law also contains provisions for the participation of the works councils in the appointment and dismissal of employees. ”

“ Any citizen who is capable of voting and has attained the age of 18 shall be eligible for election
(3) The election shall be held on a Sunday or a public day of rest
(4) Parties standing for election which fail to gain at least five percent of the total valid votes cast shall not be allocated a seat in the Bavarian State Parliament
(5) Further details shall be governed by the Bavarian Electoral Act
Art. ”

“ Income acquired without work by people able to work is subject to special taxes pursuant to the provisions of the laws. (3) Every resident of Bavaria who is unable to work or for whom no work can be provided has the right to assistance. ”

“ In cemeteries which are designated for particular religious societies, the burial of one of another faith is to be permitted under the forms customary for that society and without separation from the rest of the graves, if another suitable burial place is not available. ”

“ Members of the Landtag are authorized to refuse to give evidence about persons who have confided facts to them in their capacity as members or to whom they have confided facts in the performance of their duties as members, as well as about the facts involved. ”

“ In case of tie, the Minister-President has the deciding vote. In order to constitute a quorum, the presence of a majority of the members is necessary. No member may refrain from voting.
Article 55 For the exercise of the functions of the Cabinet and the individual ministries, the following principles apply: (1) The state administration is conducted in accordance with the Constitution, the laws and the budget. (2) The Cabinet and the individual ministries are responsible for executing the laws and resolutions of the Landtag. ”

“ Freedom of the person is inviolable. (2) Every person arrested by public authority must, not later than the day after the arrest, be brought before the competent judge. The judge must notify the person arrested by what agency and on what grounds the arrest has been ordered, and must give the arrested person opportunity to raise objections against his arrest. ”

“ Consumption taxes and property taxes must stand in an appropriate relationship to each other. (3) The inheritance tax also serves the purpose of preventing the accumulation of huge fortunes in the hands of individuals. ”

“ Any increase of the value of the land which arises without special effort or capital expenditure of the owner shall be utilised for the general public
Art. 162
The intellectual property, the copyright, the right of inventors and artists shall be protected and ensured by the state
Section 3
Agriculture
Art. ”

“ School instruction will respect the religious feelings of all. (2) Religious instruction is a regular part of the curriculum of all elementary, middle and higher schools. It will be given in accordance with the principles of the religious society concerned. ”

“ Violation of provisions for protection against dangers and injuries to health in enterprises is punishable.
Article 168 (1) Every honorable type of work has equal moral value and is entitled to appropriate compensation. Men and women receive the same wages for the same work. ”

“ Every national who is 21 years old is a citizen without distinction of birth, race, sex, faith, and vocation. (2) The citizen exercises his rights through participation in elections and by means of initiative and referendum. ”

“ No person may be punished twice for the same act under the law
Art. 105
Foreigners who are subject to persecution abroad in violation of the basic rights stipulated in this Constitution and who have taken refuge in Bavaria must not be extradited or expelled
Art. 106
(1) Each resident of Bavaria shall be entitled to adequate housing
(2) The furtherance of the construction of low-priced social housing shall be the task of the state and the municipalities
(3) The home shall be a sanctuary for everyone and shall be inviolable
Art. ”