Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland)
Political system
The constitutional form is the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik
Deutschland). Sixteen provinces (Länder) form the federation implied by the
name. Each level of government (federation, province, district and local
community) is directed by an elected body competent to take decisions on all
matters remitted to it by the constitution. Berlin is the capital and the home of
both chambers of the federal parliament. Many government departments are
located in various other German towns, particularly in Bonn, the former West
German capital.
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