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Name: Date: Class:
Chapter 6: Federal Republic of Germany
Section 3: The Government of Germany
Section 3: German Government
Directions: Complete the chart by writing two facts for each of the descriptions of the government of the
Federal Republic of Germany.
The German Government
Type of Government Form of Leadership Legislative Branch Citizen Participation
Fact: Fact: Fact: Fact:
Fact: Fact: Fact: Fact:
Directions: For each question, write the letter of the BEST response on the line beside each question.
_______ 1. What leader is in charge of the day-to-day operations of government and the military?
a. Chancellor
b. Emperor
c. Kaiser
d. President
_______ 2. Which are German states that share powers with the national government?
a. Bundestag
b. Empires
c. Länder
d. Republics
_______ 3. What is another name for the Constitution of Germany?
a. Basic Law
b. Federal Law
c. Länder Law
d. Supreme Law
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_______ 4. Which describes government guarantees to citizens if they are in need?
a. Federation State
b. Democratic State
c. Republic State
d. Welfare State
_______ 5. At what age do German citizens get the right to vote?
a. 16
b. 17
c. 18
d. 21
_______ 6. What do the German citizens directly vote to elect?
a. Bundestag
b. Bundesrat
c. Chancellor
d. Senators
Directions: Write a complete paragraph to explain the prompt.
Germany is a democracy, and its people have many of the same freedoms as United States citizens.
What are some of those freedoms the two countries protect?