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Part VIII Emblem, Flag, Anthem, Capital
Article 169
The
State Emblem of the
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is a
hammer and sickle on a
globe depicted in the rays of the sun and framed by
ears of wheat, with the inscription "
Workers of All Countries, Unite!" in the languages of the Union Republics. At the top of the Emblem is a
five-pointed star.
Article 170
The
State Flag of the
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is a rectangle of
red cloth with a
hammer and sickle depicted in gold in the upper corner next to the staff and with a five-pointed red star edged in gold above them. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is
1:2
Article 171
The
State Anthem of the
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is confirmed by the
Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Article 172
The
Capital of the
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the city of
Moscow.
Part IX Legal Force and Amendments
Article 173
The
Constitution of the USSR shall have supreme legal force. All laws and other acts of state bodies shall be promulgated on the basis of and in conformity with it.
Article 174
The
Constitution of the USSR may be amended by a decision of the
Supreme Soviet of the USSR adopted by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total number of Deputies of each of its chambers.
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