1. List and describe three fatal flaws associated with the Weimar Republic, which helped to bring about the Third Reich.
2. Germany utilizes a mixed member proportional representation electoral system. First, describe this electoral system and how it works. Next, discuss one political impact of this system.
3. As described in class, list and describe 3 characteristics of Germany's Chancellor Democracy.
4. Compare and contrast the roles of Germany's Bundestag and Bundesrat.
5. Discuss the power(s) of Germany's president prior to and following WWII. How would you characterize his overall role within the German political system today?
6. Describe the political impact of Germany switching from a "two-and-a-half" party system to a multiparty system.
7. Describe the constructive vote of no confidence procedure. Describe 1 way it strengthens the chancellor.
8. Explain which features of the German political system make coalition government the norm in that country.