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What was the German Parliament Called?

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Answer: The German federal parliament is called The Bundestag (Federal Diet). It is the legislative body of Germany directly elected by the German people. It is the lower house of the parliament located in Berlin. It is the successor to Reichstag. 

The body is elected in every 4 years by German citizens of the age of 18 and above. The elections are mixed- there is direct and proportionate representation. The minimum members of the parliament are 598. It is headed by the Chancellor of Germany who is primarily elected by the Bundestag. It sets the Government Budget, participates in the legislative process and scrutinizes the work of the government.