The Basic Law of West Germany (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Date Basic Law of West Germany created
Date Basic Law of West Germany created
23 May 1949
German term for Basic Law
German term for Basic Law
Grundgesetz
Article 20 principles (4)
Article 20 principles (4)
Democracy, republicanism, social responsibility, rule of law
Min. voting age for Bundestag
Min. voting age for Bundestag
21 and above
Min. age for Bundestag election
Min. age for Bundestag election
25 and above
Bundestag election frequency
Bundestag election frequency
Every 4 years
Federal president term length
Federal president term length
5 years
Bundesrat president term
Bundesrat president term
1 year
Federal Constitutional Court key feature
Federal Constitutional Court key feature
Independence from legislative & executive branches
3 Western powers consulted on Basic Law changes
3 Western powers consulted on Basic Law changes
US, Great Britain, France