Word: bundesrath
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...only essence it is in no way concerned with whom the different classes elect. It has no controlling vote such as the Prussian delegates have in the German Bundesrath; it neither elects its own ticket nor canvasses for votes. It is the same machinery as is behind any municipal or national elections; which knows nothing beyond the number of ballots to be printed, the places where the elections should be held, and the proper tabulating of the votes...
Berlin is not only the political centre but the brains of the whole country. Here resides the emperor. His power is much more restricted than that of the President of the United States. Corresponding to our two houses are the Bundesrath and the Reichstag, established in 1871. In their short life they have accomplished a great deal, viz.: they established a uniform duty so that all the states can enjoy equal privileges; they introduced a uniform monetary system, and reformed the department of justice. The army had a great deal to do with the rise of nationality. All are compelled...
...other states in 1848 caused the monarchs of these states to yield, and a parliament representing the people was formed. In this the present German constitution received its inception. After the Austrian war the Reichstag was established. This body is elected by the people and represents them, while the Bundesrath represents the governments of the different states. The Reichstag is a single chamber, and its main function is to discuss and sanction. The Bundesrath can veto any legislation of the Reichstag, and its vetoes are incontestable. In this is found the first obstacle to constitutional government in Germany. Under...
...head of the army and navy and has the power of levying troops from the contingents of the States represented in the confederation. With regard to the navy his power is unlimited. The German parliament consists of two bodies, the Seichstag corresponding to our House of Representatives and the Bundesrath to our Senate. Fifty-eight votes are cast in the Bundesrath, which are distributed among the different States in proportion to their size. The members do not vote as in this country according to their personal desire, but as they are instructed by the government of the State which they...
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