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The German Basic Law: separation of powers

Helena Kaschel | Maximiliane Koschyk | Anna Wills graphic design
June 2, 2017

The chancellor can appoint cabinet ministers, but she cannot dismiss judges. The Basic Law divides power among the chancellor, the president, the parliament and other state institutions. The Basic Law also guarantees that Germany is a democracy.

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