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The authority of the General Grand Chapter is supreme when exercised within the limits denned and prescribed by its Constitution. It has no jurisdiction over matters not specifically given to its control by that instrument.

The authority of a Grand Chapter is supreme within its jurisdiction, excepting upon matters which are within the control of the General Grand Chapter. Its jurisdiction shall not include more than one State or Territory.

The authority of a Subordinate Chapter is prescribed and limited by the Grand Chapter within whose jurisdiction it exists. Five Subordinate Chapters within any State or Territory where no Grand Chapter exists, may organize a Grand Chapter possessing all the lawful powers of such a Chapter within said State or Territory.

 A belief in the existence of a Supreme Being. In the Order of the Eastern Star there are only five degrees, known as Adah, the daughter; Ruth, the widow; Esther, the wife; Martha, the sister; and Electa, the mother. 