comparative politics - germany

Q: What type of political system does Germany have?

A: Parliamentary, Federal system with 16 states (Länder)

Q: What is Germany's legislative structure?

A: Bicameral: Bundestag (Lower) and Bundesrat (Upper)

Q: Who is the symbolic head of state in Germany?

A: The President (5-year term, elected by special assembly)

Q: Who is the head of government in Germany?

A: The Chancellor (4-year term, elected by Bundestag)

Q: What is required for a constructive vote of no confidence?

A: A new government/coalition must be presented

bundestag

630 mems, Mixed: Half SMD (Single Member District) and half PR (Proportional Representation), 5%, or 3 SMD seats

Bundesrat

A: 69 (3–6 per state based on population), appointed by state gov

A: The Constitutional Court

A: 16 judges, 12-year terms, only one term allowed