Germany's Political System and Government

The Federal Republic of Germany consists of 16 federal states ("Länder"). Each state has its own constitution, parliament and government, whereas the highest state authority is the federal government with its seat in Berlin, the capital of Germany. 

How does politics work for the 82 million inhabitants of Germany?

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State: The Germany Portal

Facts about Germany

Deutschland Magazine Online

Germany on the Net

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The 16 Länder

Germany consists of 16 federal states. The powers of the state are divided between the Federal Government and the federal states. Find out more about the individual states - none of them is like the other.

The 16 Länder

Germany's Political System

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Bundesrat, the second chamber of German Parliament

The Bundesrat is one of the five constitutional bodies in Germany. The federal states participate through the Bundesrat in the legislation and administration of the Federation.

The Bundesrat