PART FOUR THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT Establishment of the National Government 50. (1) There shall be established in the Republic of South Sudan a National Government. (2) The National Government shall be the institution around which the people of South Sudan are politically, economically, socially and culturally organized. (3) The powers of the National Government emanate from the will of the people of South Sudan and this Constitution. (4) The City of Juba shall be the National Capital of South Sudan and the seat of the National Government. Its territory and administration shall be defined and regulated by law. (5) Without prejudice to sub-Article (4) above, the National Government may relocate the National Capital to any other location within the territory of South Sudan. Organs of the National Government 51. The National Government shall have the following organs: (a) (b) (c) the Legislature; the Executive; and the Judiciary. Powers and Competences of the National Government 52. The National Government shall exercise exclusive legislative and executive authority on all functional areas in Schedule A; it shall also exercise legislative and executive authority on all concurrent and residual matters as set forth in Schedules C and D read together with Schedule E herein. Primary Responsibilities of the National Government 53. (1) The primary responsibilities of the National Government shall be, inter alia: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) maintenance of peace and security; reconstruction and development; promotion of good governance and welfare of the people; exercising authority in respect of South Sudan and the states; and ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of the people. 17

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