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Schleswig-Holstein State Constitution

The Schleswig-Holstein State Constitution is the fundamental legal framework that establishes the governance, rights, and responsibilities within the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It provides the basic principles for the organization of government, guarantees fundamental rights to citizens, and details how laws are made and enforced. The constitution also defines the roles of the state government, parliament, and judiciary, emphasizing democratic principles, rule of law, and local autonomy. It serves as the authority for all other laws and ensures that state governance aligns with constitutional principles.