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History (Germany's quest to Economic Stability)

Germany's economic stability quest 1871-1991.

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Germany's quest to Economic stability

Reichstag, Bismarck,Constitution,Wars,Hitler,Economy.

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What year did Germany unify with Prussia and other states?

1871 after the Franco-Prussian War. Prussia also had conflict with Austria as they did not want the Greater Germany and Prussia did.

What aspects of the Constitution appear democratic?

Members of the Reichstag were elected by men over 25 years old. Elections in the Reichstag were every three years. Deputies could question, debate or reject a law from the chancellor. Decisions in the Bundesrat decided decisions from a majority vote. 50 representatives in the Bundesrat

What aspects of the Constitution appear undemocratic?

Kaiser was hereditary (couldn't vote him in) Bundesrat could veto all legislation (meaning the people voice mainly stopped at the Reichstag) Government was appointed and dismissed by the Kaiser Kaiser had final day in any political dispute and could dissolve the Reichstag (people are no longer listened to) Kaiser decided policies with chosen Chancellor, minister and Bundesrat. Reichstag could not amend law, or could not call for dismissal of Chancellor.