TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gunlicks, Arthur
AB  - This book provides a detailed introduction to how the Länder (the sixteen states of Germany) function not only within the country itself but also within the wider context of European political affairs. Some knowledge of the role of the Länder is essential to an understanding of the political system as well as of German federalism. This book traces the origin of the Länder. It looks at their place in the constitutional order of the country and the political and administrative system. Their organization and administration are fully covered, as is their financing. Parties and elections in the Länder and the controversial roles of parliaments and deputies are also examined. Because of their role in the Bundesrat, the second legislative chamber, the Länder are clearly an important part of the national legislative process. They participate in policy-making with regard to the European Union, and have limited influence on Germany's foreign affairs outside of Europe. This is the first English language book that considers the Länder in this depth.
DO  - 10.7765/9781526120670
ID  - OAPEN ID: 341392
ID  - OAPEN ID: OCN: 60641946
KW  - lnder
KW  - germany
KW  - bundersrat
KW  - Bundesrat of Germany
KW  - Christian Democratic Union of Germany
KW  - Social Democratic Party of Germany
KW  - States of Germany
L1  - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/id/9a709804-09a8-4fe2-8f2d-e8eea8c44b25/341392.pdf
LA  - English
LK  - http://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/35003
PB  - Manchester University Press
PY  - 2003
SN  - 9781526120670
TI  - The Länder and German federalismnull
ER  - 
