LEADER 02362 am 22003973u 450 001 9910287936403321 005 20240129220313.0 035 $a(OCoLC)1125716282 035 $a(CKB)4100000006999953 035 $a(EXLCZ)994100000006999953 100 $a20181230h20102003 fy| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||#---||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 14$aThe Länder and German federalism /$fArthur B. Gunlicks 210 1$aManchester, UK :$cManchester University Press,$d2010. 210 4$d©2003 215 $a1 online resource (409 pages) $cmaps, figures, tables (black and white); digital, PDF file(s) 225 1 $aIssues in German politics 300 $aFirst published: 2003. 311 08$aPrint version: 9780719065323 0719065321 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 330 $aThis book provides a detailed introduction to how the Länder (the sixteen states of Germany) function not only within the country itself but also within the wider context of European political affairs. Some knowledge of the role of the Länder is essential to an understanding of the political system as well as of German federalism. This book traces the origin of the Länder. It looks at their place in the constitutional order of the country and the political and administrative system. Their organization and administration are fully covered, as is their financing. Parties and elections in the Länder and the controversial roles of parliaments and deputies are also examined. Because of their role in the Bundesrat, the second legislative chamber, the Länder are clearly an important part of the national legislative process. They participate in policy-making with regard to the European Union, and have limited influence on Germany's foreign affairs outside of Europe. This is the first English language book that considers the Länder in this depth. 410 0$aIssues in German politics. 606 $aFederal government$zGermany 607 $aGermany$xPolitics and government$y1990- 615 0$aFederal government 676 $a320.44309049 700 $aGunlicks$b Arthur B.$f1936-$0986393 801 0$bUkMaJRU 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910287936403321 996 $aThe La?nder and German federalism$92254359 997 $aUNINA