The National Government

There shall be established in the Republic of South Sudan a National Government.

The National Government shall be the institution around which the people of South Sudan are politically, economically, socially and culturally organized.

The powers of the National Government emanate from the will of the people of South Sudan and this Constitution.

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.

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.

The National Government shall have the following organs: (a) the Legislature; (b) the Executive; and (c) the Judiciary.

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.

The primary responsibilities of the National Government shall be, inter alia: (a) maintenance of peace and security; (b) reconstruction and development; (c) promotion of good governance and welfare of the people; (d) exercising authority in respect of South Sudan and the states; and (e) ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of the people.

The National Government shall discharge its duties and exercise its powers as set forth in this Constitution and the law.