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Germany vs. The United States

Germany vs. The United States. Anthony Towle. Part I: Type of Government/Constitution. Title of Leader: Chancellor Name of Current Leader: Angela Merkel Elected or Appointed: Elected by German bundestag. Length of Term: 4 years Background/Qualifications :

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Germany vs. The United States

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  1. Germanyvs.The United States Anthony Towle

  2. Part I:Type of Government/Constitution Title of Leader: Chancellor Name of Current Leader: Angela Merkel Elected or Appointed: Elected by German bundestag. Length of Term: 4 years Background/Qualifications: Born in Hamburg west Germany , trained as a physicist then later worked as a chemist.

  3. Lawmaking Body Does this country have the following rights? Freedom of Speech/Press: Freedom of speech so long as its not incitement. Full freedom of the press. Freedom of Religion: Freedom of religion- although there is discrimination against minor religions. Right to Bear Arms: German citizens have a right to bear arms with a license. Name of Lawmaking Body: Bundestag Bicameral or Unicameral: Unicameral Number of Members: Currently 620

  4. Part II: Political Parties Two Party, One Party, or Multiparty System? Multiparty system Names of the major political parties: Christian Democratic union of Germany Social Democratic Party of Germany

  5. Major Political Parties of Germany Christian Democratic union of Germany Social Democratic Party of Germany Key Beliefs: Believes in social democracy and third way, a centre-left in politics. Key Beliefs: Liberal-conservative, a centre-right in politics. The chancellor of germany is at its head.

  6. Part III: Elections and Voting Voting age: 18 Qualifications to vote: German national – lived in germany for at least 3 months. How often elections are held: Every 4 years Types of Elections held: voting for the bundestag and landtag political seats.

  7. Part IV: Taxes Does this country charge an income tax? Yes since it’s a federal republic. What other ways does this country make money? A social market economy

  8. Government Financing Germany United States Military Spending Amount: 535 billion Education Spending Amount: 7743 per child Healthcare Spending Amount: 2.7 trillion Military Spending Amount: 45.8 billion Education Spending Amount: 4682 per child Healthcare Spending Amount: 4218 per person

  9. Part V: Law Crime Rate: 6507394 total crimes in 2001 Prison Population: 98 per 100000 in population Punishments Used: The highest form of punishment is life in prison.

  10. Part VI: Current Relations with The United States The united states and Germany are allies.

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