18. Short Answer Response: Answer in complete sentences.

Question

Describe the similiarites and differences between the Germany and British governments.
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Answer 1

The German government is a federal parliamentary republic, while the British government is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Both countries have a bicameral legislative system, with an upper and lower house. They also both have a chancellor/prime minister as the head of government and a president/monarch as the head of state. However, the German president has only ceremonial duties, while the British monarch has no political power but serves as a symbolic figurehead. Additionally, the German government has a more proportional representation electoral system, while the British government has a first-past-the-post system. Finally, the German government has a written constitution, while the British government has an unwritten constitution relying on traditions and precedents.