Federal Parliamentary Republic
Germany is a federal republic governed through a parliamentary system, with power divided between the national government and 16 states.
16 States (Länder)
The country consists of 16 states, each with its own constitution, government, and significant legislative authority.
Bicameral Federal Legislature
The Bundestag, directly elected, and the Bundesrat, representing the state governments, together form Germany’s federal legislature.
Mixed-Member Proportional Elections
The Bundestag, directly elected, and the Bundesrat, representing the state governments, together form Germany’s federal legislature.