The German system of government is often referred to as a "Chancellor democracy" owing to the powers and responsibilities of the Federal Chancellor, head of federal government. ... The Chancellor is the only member of the government elected by the parliament and he alone is accountable to it. ... The guidelines of government policy are set by the Chancellor, placing him in a particularly strong position in government. That the Chancellor is accountable to parliament is evidenced by the inclusion of the aconstructive vote of no confidenceÖ in the Basic Law. ...

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