Booklet 1 - Ruling the Second Reich 1871-79 Flashcards
What name is given to members of Parliament in Germany?
Deputies
Name three political parties from the 1870s.
National Liberals
Centre Party (Catholics)
SAPD
How frequent were Reichstag elections?
every 5 years
Name two powers of the Kaiser in the new German constitution.
- could dissolve the Reichstag
- control of the army
Which four states’ armies made up the German army?
-Prussia
-Saxony
-Bavaria
-Wurttemberg (two dots over the ‘u’)
How many members were in the Bundesrat and how were they chosen?
58
nominated by the state representative
How many royal rulers (other than the Kaiser) existed in the 1870s?
22
Who could vote in the Reichstag elections?
men over 25
When was the German flag finally created?
1892
What was the main power of the Reichstag?
control of the budget
How long were German men conscripted for?
2-3 years
How many states were there in Germany from 1871?
25
What percentage of federal expenditure was spent on the army?
80%
How many votes were needed in the Bundesrat to veto legislation?
14 votes out of 58
What concessions did the southern states have to keep them in the new Germany?
-Retained railways and postal system.
-Exempt from tax on beer and spirits.
How many seats did Prussia have in the Bundesrat?
17 out of 58
Why did Bismark cooperate more with the National Liberals?
He hates the Catholics so preferred the National Liberals.
What power did the government / Bismark have?
-Proposed new laws to Reichstag.
-Not dependent on Reichstag’s support - could ignore them.
-Chaired sessions of the Bundesrat.
What political stand did the SAPD have? And who did they fight for?
- socialist workers’ party
- fought for social reforms and workers
