Ruling Germany (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did various German-speaking territories unify to form the German Empire?
In which year did various German-speaking territories unify to form the German Empire?
1871
How was the position of Kaiser passed on in the German Empire?
How was the position of Kaiser passed on in the German Empire?
Through hereditary succession
Which state emerged as the dominant force within the German Empire?
Which state emerged as the dominant force within the German Empire?
Prussia
Who had the authority to appoint and dismiss the Chancellor in the German Empire?
Who had the authority to appoint and dismiss the Chancellor in the German Empire?
The Kaiser
To whom was the German Chancellor accountable under the constitutional system?
To whom was the German Chancellor accountable under the constitutional system?
The Kaiser only
How many individual states did the Bundesrat (Federal Council) represent?
How many individual states did the Bundesrat (Federal Council) represent?
25 states
How many votes did Prussia control in the Bundesrat out of 58 total votes?
How many votes did Prussia control in the Bundesrat out of 58 total votes?
17 votes
To whom did German soldiers and officers swear their oath of allegiance?
To whom did German soldiers and officers swear their oath of allegiance?
Directly to the Kaiser
How often did the Reichstag approve military budgets?
How often did the Reichstag approve military budgets?
Every five years
How were members of the Reichstag elected?
How were members of the Reichstag elected?
Through universal male suffrage
What important power did the Reichstag NOT have?
What important power did the Reichstag NOT have?
Removing the Chancellor
What did Prussian militarism view as fundamental to national character and identity?
What did Prussian militarism view as fundamental to national character and identity?
Military strength
By 1914, who had effectively gained complete control over German policy?
By 1914, who had effectively gained complete control over German policy?
Military leaders