The attached document is worthy of a good "look-over". It is also available to view on the Republic Keepers website at: http://republickeepers.squarespace.com/storage/First%20Estate%20Comprehensive%20Diagram.pdf
Although the chart was created as a guide and educational tool for the republic State of Texas, you can insert any republic in the place of Texas.
Notice the following on the chart:
"The First Estate is established by Formal Compact between Sovereign Souls."
and
"Pledges to Protect and Defend Each Other."