The Basic Law of West Germany (OCR A-Level History A): Flashcards
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When was the Basic Law of West Germany created?
When was the Basic Law of West Germany created?
23 May 1949
German term for Basic Law
German term for Basic Law
Grundgesetz
What principles did Article 20 highlight?
What principles did Article 20 highlight?
Democracy, republicanism, social responsibility, rule of law
What did Articles 1-19 cover?
What did Articles 1-19 cover?
Basic rights of German people
Min. voting age for Bundestag
Min. voting age for Bundestag
21 and above
Min. age for election to Bundestag
Min. age for election to Bundestag
25 and above
Bundestag election frequency
Bundestag election frequency
Every four years
Min. Bundesrat votes per Land
Min. Bundesrat votes per Land
Three votes
Bundesrat votes for Länder over 6 million
Bundesrat votes for Länder over 6 million
Five votes
Bundesrat president term length
Bundesrat president term length
One year
Federal president term length
Federal president term length
5 years
Federal president re-election limit
Federal president re-election limit
Eligible for one re-election
Federal govt composition (Article 62)
Federal govt composition (Article 62)
Federal chancellor and federal ministers
Federal Constitutional Court independent from
Federal Constitutional Court independent from
Legislative and executive branches
Countries consulted for Basic Law alterations
Countries consulted for Basic Law alterations
US, Great Britain and France