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German Government

The governance structure of the German Empire involved significant powers vested in the Kaiser and the Reichstag, each with distinct roles. The Kaiser, as the King of Prussia, wielded substantial authority, including the ability to dissolve the Reichstag, command the army, and supervise the execution of federal laws.

German Government

German Government

Reichstag

6. Could approve or reject the budget
5. Members were not paid
4. State Secretaries, responsible for government ministries were excluded from membership of Reichstag
3. Operated as a consenting Chamber; could accept or reject legislation but power to initiate new lawas was negligible
2. Elected by all males over 25
1. The National Parliament
Powers of The Reichstag

Kaiser

9. Possessed the right to interpret the Constitution
8. Supervised the execution of all Federal Laws
7. Could declare war and make peace
6.Commanded the Army
5.Could make Treaties and Alliances
4.Controlled Foreign Policy
3. Could dissolve the Reichstag
2. Could Appoint and Dismiss the Chancellor
1.King of Prussia
Powers of the Kaiser