Institution

Bundesrat (German Empire)

1867–1918 · 19th century · Also known as Federal Council of the North German Confederation

The Bundesrat, or Federal Council, was the chamber representing the governments of the member states of the North German Confederation from 1867 and of the German Empire from 1871. Prussia held the most votes and the chancellor presided. It approved laws with the elected Reichstag and held much executive and administrative power.

Bundesrat (German Empire)
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North German Confederation

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Bundesrat (German Empire). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/bundesrat-german-empire
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