Content:
- Bundestag (legislation) Article 38 ff GG
- Bundesrat (legislation) Article 50 ff GG
- Federal President (executive) Article 54 ff GG
- Federal Government (executive) Article 62 ff GG
- Federal Constitutional Court (jurisdiction) Article 92 ff GG
- Joint Committee Article 53a GG
- Federal Convention Article 54 GG
Graphic overview about the Federal organs
Tabular overview about the Federal organs
| Figure | Bundestag | Bundesrat | Federal President | Federal Government | Federal Constitutional Court |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of members | 598, if so + overhang mandates + compensatory seats | 69 | 1 | 1 Chancellor + x Federal Ministers | 2 x 8 |
| Election | Election by the people | No election | By Federal Convention | Chancellor by Bundestag | One half by Bundestag, other half by Bundesrat |
| Term of office | 4 years | Forever | 5 years | 4 years | 12 years |
| Mandate | free | imperative | - | - | - |
| Location | Berlin | Berlin | Berlin | Berlin | Karlsruhe |
| Task | legislation | legislation | Head of state | executive | jurisdiction |