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Who was responsible for unifying Germany in 1871 and using Realpolitik?
Who was responsible for unifying Germany in 1871 and using Realpolitik?
Which group were the Junkers primarily known to be?
Which group were the Junkers primarily known to be?
What does the expression 'Marriage of Iron and Rye' refer to?
What does the expression 'Marriage of Iron and Rye' refer to?
Which era is identified as the Second Reich in German history?
Which era is identified as the Second Reich in German history?
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What is most associated with the Weimar Republic?
What is most associated with the Weimar Republic?
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Which ideology was central to Adolf Hitler's rise to power?
Which ideology was central to Adolf Hitler's rise to power?
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In what year did the Third Reich officially conclude?
In what year did the Third Reich officially conclude?
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What function does the Bundesrat serve in the German government?
What function does the Bundesrat serve in the German government?
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What percentage of the vote is required for a party to enter the Bundestag?
What percentage of the vote is required for a party to enter the Bundestag?
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Which election system combines direct and proportional voting?
Which election system combines direct and proportional voting?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Constitutional Court in Germany?
What is the primary responsibility of the Constitutional Court in Germany?
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What is the role of the President in Germany?
What is the role of the President in Germany?
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What do the terms 'Wessies' and 'Ossies' refer to?
What do the terms 'Wessies' and 'Ossies' refer to?
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Which political party in Germany is known for its green policies?
Which political party in Germany is known for its green policies?
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What were the Hartz Reforms primarily aimed at addressing?
What were the Hartz Reforms primarily aimed at addressing?
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What does Co-determination (Mitbestimmung) refer to?
What does Co-determination (Mitbestimmung) refer to?
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What was the significance of the Gastarbeiter program in Germany?
What was the significance of the Gastarbeiter program in Germany?
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How did Germany approach the Eurozone Crisis?
How did Germany approach the Eurozone Crisis?
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Study Notes
German History and Politics
- Unification of Germany (1871): Otto von Bismarck unified Germany and implemented Realpolitik.
- Junkers: Prussian aristocratic landowners.
- Marriage of Iron and Rye: Alliance between industrialists and Junkers.
- Second Reich: Imperial Germany (1871-1918).
- Weimar Republic: Known for hyperinflation and political instability.
- Rise of Adolf Hitler: Fueled by Nazism.
- Third Reich End: 1945.
- German Democratic Republic (GDR): Communist East Germany.
- German Reunification: 1990.
German Government Structure
- Basic Law (Grundgesetz): Postwar German constitution.
- Bundestag: Lower house of parliament.
- Bundesrat: Represents the Länder (states) in federal governance.
- Five Percent Rule: 5% vote requirement for Bundestag entry.
- Two-Ballot Election System: Combines direct and proportional voting.
- Constructive Vote of No Confidence: Requires Bundestag to elect a new chancellor.
- Constitutional Court: Responsible for judicial review and protecting the Basic Law.
- Chancellor: Olaf Scholz (current).
- President: Ceremonial head of state.
- Länder: Germany's federal states.
- Minister-President: Head of government for each Land.
Political Parties
- CDU/CSU: Socially conservative policies.
- SPD: Labor movement and center-left policies.
- The Greens: Environmentalism and social progress.
- Die Linke: Roots in East Germany's communist movement.
- AfD: Far-right and Eurosceptic.
Economic and Social Issues
- Hartz Reforms: Designed to address labor market issues.
- Co-determination (Mitbestimmung): Worker representation on company boards.
- Social Market Economy: Combines capitalism and welfare policies.
- Green Energy: Emphasis on renewable energy sources.
- Wessies and Ossies: East and West Germans post-reunification.
- Gastarbeiter: Temporary foreign workers.
- Eurozone Crisis: Germany advocated austerity measures.
- Migrant Crisis (2015): Social integration challenges.
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Test your knowledge on key events and structures in German history and politics. From the unification of Germany in 1871 to the fall of the Berlin Wall, explore significant political changes and the evolution of its government. This quiz covers major figures, political frameworks, and historical milestones.
