Weimar republic

Gueswende Yerbanga

LEH 355 Weimar republic

Article 3: “The Reich colors are black-red-golden. The merchant flag is black-white-red, with the Reich colors in the upper, inner corner.”

This article is mentioning the colors and flag colors of the Reich Republic. Indeed, each country has its own color and own flag different from other countries in order to be recognized easily by each country and each individual.

The flag is really significant and has a big importance for each country. It is not only a piece of paper flying in the air. It has its own meaning. Some countries can spend many hours and a lot of money designing their flag. A  Flag can also be a country’s way of portraying itself to the rest of the world or could be a portrait of a country’s historical past, like the American Flag. The American Flag still has 13 red and white stripes, signifying the original 13 colonies. Some counties’ flags are designed to follow the country’s historical pattern, as well. 

Article 119: “Marriage, as the foundation of the family and the preservation and expansion of the nation enjoys the special protection of the constitution. It is based on the equality of both genders. It is the task of both the state and the communities to strengthen and socially promote the family. Large families may claim social welfare. Motherhood is placed under state protection and welfare.” 

This passage is specially addressed to protect the family.  Marriage is a legal action and therefore is protected by the constitution and according to the constitution, all genders are equal and the whole family is protected (husband, wife and children). In addition to that, the objective of marriage is to expand the nation by having children so the government needs to protect these married people and their progeny. Any family who needs government aid can seek for aid.

These rights are important because they are protecting us. We all will need one day to form a family, so we will be happy and less stress to learn that the government is protecting our family members. For example the American system by the marriage act protects the whole family. Once both couple gets married, they can help each other to have the same rights and they can transfer their rights and advantages to the children.