The German Emperor was also king of Prussia. He had the command of the army and also could decide about the Chancellor. He also may convene or dissolve the Reichstag.
The Chancellor, who was also Prime Minister of Prussia, was the President of the Federal council. He was controlled by the Reichstag, and could decide about the Imperial Government.
The Reichstag consisted of 397 members. They decide about the etat permit, the Legislative initiative and the Legislative decisions (Etatbewilligung, Gesetzesinitiative, Gesetzesbeschlüsse). The Members were elected all 3 years, by men more than 25 years old.
The Federal Council is governed by their President, the Chancellor. They were 58 Representatives of the 25 State Governments, 17 of them were from Prussia. They made administrative regulations for the Empire and had to approve laws passed by the Reichstag.
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