Chancellor

Definition

A chancellor refers to an important position within certain parliamentary systems, such as Germany. The chancellor is the head of government and holds significant executive power, similar to a prime minister.

Related terms

Federal Republic: A type of government structure where power is divided between a central government and regional or state governments.

Bundestag: The German federal parliament, consisting of representatives elected by citizens. It plays a crucial role in electing the chancellor.

Coalition Building: The process of forming alliances or partnerships between political parties to gain majority support in parliament and establish a stable government.