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What did many liberals in Germany want in terms of a constitution?
What did many liberals in Germany want in terms of a constitution?
- A theocratic constitution with power concentrated in the hands of religious leaders.
- A communist constitution where the ruler has all the power.
- A democratic constitution with limited power for the ruler and some control by the people. (correct)
- An absolute monarchy with no power for the people.
Who automatically became the Emperor of Germany under the new constitution?
Who automatically became the Emperor of Germany under the new constitution?
- The Prussian King. (correct)
- A military general who played a key role in unification.
- A monarch from one of the other German states.
- A leader chosen by the people through a democratic process.
How many states retained their own monarch within Germany?
How many states retained their own monarch within Germany?
- 30
- 22 (correct)
- 15
- 10
What percentage of the area of the Reich did Prussia comprise?
What percentage of the area of the Reich did Prussia comprise?
Which term is used to refer to the German states within the federal system that retained significant powers?
Which term is used to refer to the German states within the federal system that retained significant powers?