Articles of the Federation (document)

The Articles of the Federation is the governing constitution of the United Federation of Planets. Often referred to as the Constitution of the United Federation of Planets or the Charter of the United Federation of Planets, the Articles of the Federation was signed in 2161 by representatives from the founding Member States of United Earth, the Andorian Empire, the Confederacy of Vulcan, Civil Union of Tellar, and the State of Alpha Centauri. The Articles of the Federation include the Guarantees, which ensure the civil rights and liberties of all sentient individuals living under Federation jurisdiction (including the Seventh Guarantee, protecting against self-incrimination), and spell out the manner in which the Federation government is to be organized. One of the rules established in the Articles is the requirement that the Federation President preside over full sessions of the Federation Council.


 * Articles of the Federation (novel), "Zero Hour," "The Drumhead."