The Political System of the German Federal Republic

This book competently guides readers through the political system of the Federal Republic of Germany, its theoretical underpinnings, and the problems it is currently facing. Manfred G. Schmidt explains the basic rules that inform the constitution and prescribe policy, as well as the constitutional reality. He describes the most important institutions, such as the federal government, the Bundestag, and the Bundesrat, as well as central elements of domestic and foreign policy.