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Details shall be regulated by a federal law.
Article 55: [Incompatibilities]
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Eligibility for head of state
1.
The Federal President may not be a member of the government or of a
legislative body of the Federation or of a Land.
2.
The Federal President may not hold any other salaried office, or engage in any
trade or profession, or belong to the management or supervisory board of any
enterprise conducted for profit.

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Article 56: [Oath of office]
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God or other deities
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Oaths to abide by constitution
On assuming his office, the Federal President shall take the following oath before the
assembled Members of the Bundestag and the Bundesrat: "I swear that I will
dedicate my efforts to the well-being of the German people, promote their welfare,
protect them from harm, uphold and defend the Basic Law and the laws of the
Federation, perform my duties conscientiously, and do justice to all. So help me God."
The oath may also be taken without religious affirmation.
Article 57: [Substitution]
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Head of state replacement
If the Federal President is unable to perform his duties, or if his office falls
prematurely vacant, the President of the Bundesrat shall exercise his powers.
Article 58: [Countersignature]
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Powers of cabinet
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Head of government powers
Orders and directions of the Federal President shall require for their validity the
countersignature of the Federal Chancellor or of the competent Federal Minister.
This provision shall not apply to the appointment or dismissal of the Federal
Chancellor, the dissolution of the Bundestag under Article 63, or a request made
under paragraph (3) of Article 69.