Bundestag

/ˈbʊndəsˌtɑːɡ/ noun

Definition

The lower house and principal legislative body of the German federal parliament.

Etymology

From German 'Bundestag,' literally 'federal day' or 'federal assembly,' from 'Bund' (federation) and 'Tag' (day). The Bundestag was established in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949 after World War II.

Kelly Says

The Bundestag is one of the few parliaments in the world with a 'chancellor' (the head of government, not a ceremonial role)—Germany's system is unique because it splits executive power between chancellor and president.

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