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 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."

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:—

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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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