Kaiser Wilhelm II Flashcards

1
Q

When was the German empire created and what about it made the Kaiser powerful?

A

1871, its constitution

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What are the 4 parts of the German government?

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Kaiser, Bundesrat, Reichstag, Chancellor

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What does the Kaiser have full control over?

A

Army and foreign policy

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4
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Who is the Bundesrat made up of?

A

Representatives from each state in the German empire

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5
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What does the Chancellor do?

A

They run the government and propose new legislation

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How many years is it in between each Reichstag election?

A

3 years

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7
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What/who did Kaiser Wilhelm prefer to the Reichstag?

A

The Army/Military advisors

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8
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When was the Unification of Germany and what played an important role in it?

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1871, The Prussian Army

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9
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What system did Kaiser Wilhelm adopt and what would it do?

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Militarism - strengthening Germany’s army, therefore increasing its influence

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