Ruling Germany (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year of German unification
Year of German unification
1871
Title of German ruler
Title of German ruler
Kaiser (Emperor)
Dominant state in German Empire
Dominant state in German Empire
Prussia
How was Kaiser position passed on?
How was Kaiser position passed on?
Hereditary (parent to child)
Kaiser's other title
Kaiser's other title
King of Prussia
Kaiser's power over Chancellor
Kaiser's power over Chancellor
Could appoint and dismiss
Who was Chancellor accountable to?
Who was Chancellor accountable to?
Kaiser only
Bundesrat meaning
Bundesrat meaning
Federal Council
How many states in German Empire?
How many states in German Empire?
25
Who did soldiers swear allegiance to?
Who did soldiers swear allegiance to?
Kaiser personally
How often was military budget approved?
How often was military budget approved?
Every 5 years
Reichstag voting rights
Reichstag voting rights
Universal male suffrage (men over 25)
Reichstag could not do this to Chancellor
Reichstag could not do this to Chancellor
Remove or dismiss him