Kaiser Wilhelm II Flashcards
When was the German empire created and what about it made the Kaiser powerful?
1871, its constitution
What are the 4 parts of the German government?
Kaiser, Bundesrat, Reichstag, Chancellor
What does the Kaiser have full control over?
Army and foreign policy
Who is the Bundesrat made up of?
Representatives from each state in the German empire
What does the Chancellor do?
They run the government and propose new legislation
How many years is it in between each Reichstag election?
3 years
What/who did Kaiser Wilhelm prefer to the Reichstag?
The Army/Military advisors
When was the Unification of Germany and what played an important role in it?
1871, The Prussian Army
What system did Kaiser Wilhelm adopt and what would it do?
Militarism - strengthening Germany’s army, therefore increasing its influence