The Basic Law of West Germany (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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On what date was the Basic Law of West Germany created?
On what date was the Basic Law of West Germany created?
23 May 1949
Which principles were highlighted in Article 20 of the Grundgesetz?
Which principles were highlighted in Article 20 of the Grundgesetz?
Democracy, republicanism, social responsibility & law
Why did drafters use 'Grundgesetz' rather than 'Verfassung'?
Why did drafters use 'Grundgesetz' rather than 'Verfassung'?
To avoid the term 'constitution'
What did Articles 1 to 19 of the Grundgesetz cover?
What did Articles 1 to 19 of the Grundgesetz cover?
Basic rights of German people
What was the minimum voting age for Bundestag elections?
What was the minimum voting age for Bundestag elections?
21 years old
How often were Bundestag elections held?
How often were Bundestag elections held?
Every 4 years
What was the minimum number of votes each Land had in the Bundesrat?
What was the minimum number of votes each Land had in the Bundesrat?
Three votes
How many Bundesrat votes did Länder with over 6 million people receive?
How many Bundesrat votes did Länder with over 6 million people receive?
Five votes
How often was the president of the Bundesrat elected?
How often was the president of the Bundesrat elected?
Every year
What was the term length for the federal president?
What was the term length for the federal president?
5 years
Who assumed the federal president role in the event of premature vacancy?
Who assumed the federal president role in the event of premature vacancy?
The president of the Bundesrat
From which branches was the Federal Constitutional Court independent?
From which branches was the Federal Constitutional Court independent?
Legislative & executive
Which countries had to be consulted before alterations to the Basic Law?
Which countries had to be consulted before alterations to the Basic Law?
USA, Great Britain & France