Word: seichstag
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...similar to those of the President. He is the 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...
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