To what extent was Germany a parliamentary democracy in the years 1900-14?

To what extent was Germany a parliamentary democracy in the years 1900-14?

1. Parliamentary democracy (people)

   • SPD
     • Workers
   • All men over 25 had the vote
     • Better than Britain
   • Reichstag
     • Laws had to go through it

2. Kaiser

   • Could dissolve Reichstag
     • Army Bill
   • Zabern Affair
   • Constitutional not democratic
     • Final say
   • Chose chancellor

3. Elites

   • Kaiser rarely in Berlin
   • Naval Law 1912
   • Blocked change to voting system
   • Pressure groups
     • Agrarian League
       • Elite-focused
       • 1902 Tariff Law

4. Chancellor

   • Often left to decide
   • Daily Telegraph Affair
   • Post depended on supporting Kaiser
   • 5 chancellors in time period