Creation of the FRG, 1945-49 - Government Structure Flashcards
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FEDERAL - Legislature (Law-making body): Bundestag
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- elected by secret ballot of all electors every 4 years
- electors vote for a regional representative but also for a party
- votes sorted by proportional representation
- party needs at least 5% of votes to gain a seat
- passes the laws of the country
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FEDERAL - Legislature (Law-making body): Bundesrat
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representatives from the Länder; chosen by the Länder from those elected to the Länder
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FEDERAL - Executive
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chancellor
ministers - administrates the laws and advise
civil service - administrates the law
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FEDERAL - Head of State
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president
- elected by a Federal Convention every 5 years
- Convention made up of all Bundestag members and an equal number of Bundesrat members
5
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FEDERAL - Judiciary
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federal courts
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REGIONAL - Legislature
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16 Länder elected by voters in their region
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REGIONAL - Executive
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civil service - administrate the laws
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REGIONAL - Judiciary
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enforces + interprets laws
regional courts
