The Bundestag is the lower house of the German federal parliament. It is responsible for passing laws, approving the budget, and representing the interests of the German people.
Bundesrat: The Bundesrat is the upper house of the German federal parliament. It represents the interests of Germany's 16 states and plays a role in shaping legislation.
Gesetzesentwurf: A Gesetzesentwurf refers to a proposed law or bill that is introduced in the Bundestag for discussion and approval.
Fraktionen: Fraktionen are political factions or groups within the Bundestag that consist of members from the same political party. They work together to advance their party's agenda and influence decision-making processes.
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